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Article: A retrospective analysis of the management of acne post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation using topical treatment, laser treatment, or combination topical and laser treatments in oriental patients

TitleA retrospective analysis of the management of acne post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation using topical treatment, laser treatment, or combination topical and laser treatments in oriental patients
Authors
Keywordsacne PIH
Asian
lasers
oriental
post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
topical
Issue Date2011
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073
Citation
Lasers In Surgery And Medicine, 2011, v. 43 n. 1, p. 1-7 How to Cite?
AbstractBackground: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is characterized by an acquired increase in pigmentation secondary to an inflammatory process, and is a commonly observed response to cutaneous injury in Fitzpatrick types III-VI patients. Objectives To determine the effectiveness and safety of using topical treatment, laser treatment, or combination topical and laser treatments to treat acne PIH in Oriental patients. Methods This is a retrospective study of 34 randomly selected Chinese patients with acne PIH. They were divided into three groups, and treated with topical agents, 595 nm long pulsed dye laser and/or 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG, or combination topical and laser treatments. An independent clinician assessed pre- and post-treatment photographs to determine efficacy and timing to visible and optimum improvement. Results There was significant global and focal improvement of acne PIH in patients in all three groups. However, no significant difference was found between the groups. An investigator global assessment showed improvement with all treatment modalities, with 70.6% moderate to marked improvement seen in the combination treatment group, compared to 55.6% in the laser only group, and 50% in the topical treatment only group. Visible and optimum improvement was seen by 3 months in majority of patients treated. One patient developed PIH as a result of laser treatment. Conclusion Topical treatment, laser therapy, and combination topical and laser treatments all appear to be effective management strategies for acne PIH in Fitzpatrick types III and IV skin with little complications. Topical agents may be considered as first-line therapy for acne PIH, taking into consideration its effectiveness, ease of use and cost. Combined topical and laser therapy is also effective, and may be considered as second-line treatment. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Persistent Identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/144278
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2023 Impact Factor: 2.2
2023 SCImago Journal Rankings: 0.810
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Funding AgencyGrant Number
Candela
Funding Information:

Dr. HHL Chan is on the advisory board for Iridex, has conducted and received grants from Candela, and has received free equipment from Syneron.

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dc.contributor.authorHo, SGYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorYeung, CKen_HK
dc.contributor.authorChan, NPYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorShek, SYen_HK
dc.contributor.authorKono, Ten_HK
dc.contributor.authorChan, HHLen_HK
dc.date.accessioned2012-01-20T08:59:29Z-
dc.date.available2012-01-20T08:59:29Z-
dc.date.issued2011en_HK
dc.identifier.citationLasers In Surgery And Medicine, 2011, v. 43 n. 1, p. 1-7en_HK
dc.identifier.issn0196-8092en_HK
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10722/144278-
dc.description.abstractBackground: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) is characterized by an acquired increase in pigmentation secondary to an inflammatory process, and is a commonly observed response to cutaneous injury in Fitzpatrick types III-VI patients. Objectives To determine the effectiveness and safety of using topical treatment, laser treatment, or combination topical and laser treatments to treat acne PIH in Oriental patients. Methods This is a retrospective study of 34 randomly selected Chinese patients with acne PIH. They were divided into three groups, and treated with topical agents, 595 nm long pulsed dye laser and/or 1064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG, or combination topical and laser treatments. An independent clinician assessed pre- and post-treatment photographs to determine efficacy and timing to visible and optimum improvement. Results There was significant global and focal improvement of acne PIH in patients in all three groups. However, no significant difference was found between the groups. An investigator global assessment showed improvement with all treatment modalities, with 70.6% moderate to marked improvement seen in the combination treatment group, compared to 55.6% in the laser only group, and 50% in the topical treatment only group. Visible and optimum improvement was seen by 3 months in majority of patients treated. One patient developed PIH as a result of laser treatment. Conclusion Topical treatment, laser therapy, and combination topical and laser treatments all appear to be effective management strategies for acne PIH in Fitzpatrick types III and IV skin with little complications. Topical agents may be considered as first-line therapy for acne PIH, taking into consideration its effectiveness, ease of use and cost. Combined topical and laser therapy is also effective, and may be considered as second-line treatment. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.en_HK
dc.languageengen_US
dc.publisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Journal's web site is located at http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jhome/34073en_HK
dc.relation.ispartofLasers in Surgery and Medicineen_HK
dc.subjectacne PIH-
dc.subjectAsian-
dc.subjectlasers-
dc.subjectoriental-
dc.subjectpost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation-
dc.subjecttopical-
dc.subject.meshAcne Vulgaris - complicationsen_HK
dc.subject.meshAdministration, Topicalen_HK
dc.subject.meshAdulten_HK
dc.subject.meshChinaen_HK
dc.subject.meshCombined Modality Therapyen_HK
dc.subject.meshDermatitis - complicationsen_HK
dc.subject.meshDermatologic Agents - administration & dosageen_HK
dc.subject.meshFemaleen_HK
dc.subject.meshHumansen_HK
dc.subject.meshHyperpigmentation - etiology - therapyen_HK
dc.subject.meshLaser Therapyen_HK
dc.subject.meshMiddle Ageden_HK
dc.subject.meshRetrospective Studiesen_HK
dc.subject.meshYoung Adulten_HK
dc.titleA retrospective analysis of the management of acne post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation using topical treatment, laser treatment, or combination topical and laser treatments in oriental patientsen_HK
dc.typeArticleen_HK
dc.identifier.emailHo, SGY:gyho@hku.hken_HK
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dc.identifier.doi10.1002/lsm.21010en_HK
dc.identifier.pmid21254136-
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dc.identifier.volume43en_HK
dc.identifier.issue1en_HK
dc.identifier.spage1en_HK
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dc.identifier.eissn1096-9101-
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dc.publisher.placeUnited Statesen_HK
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