Dual-wavelength long-pulsed 755-nm alexandrite/1,064-nm Nd:YAG laser versus Nd:YAG alone for treatment of palmoplantar verruca

We compared the effectiveness and safety of the long-pulsed neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser alone and combined with a 755-nm alexandrite laser for treating palmoplantar warts. We divided patients into two groups to receive up to four monthly treatments with Nd:YAG alone (singl...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2023-11, Vol.25 (5-8), p.86-91
Main Authors: Park, Sujin, Kim, Hyun, Kim, Ji Young, Lee, Eun Jung, Bae, Yu Jeong, Oh, Sang Ho, Kim, Jihee
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Language:English
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Summary:We compared the effectiveness and safety of the long-pulsed neodymium-doped yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Nd:YAG) laser alone and combined with a 755-nm alexandrite laser for treating palmoplantar warts. We divided patients into two groups to receive up to four monthly treatments with Nd:YAG alone (single-wavelength) or combined with the alexandrite laser (dual-wavelength). We assessed treatment responses (according to clearance rate), vascular/hyperkeratosis grades, and patient satisfaction and pain ratings. The differences in treatment response (  = .348), patient satisfaction (  = .560), and pain ratings (  = .728) between the groups were not significant. The single- and dual-wavelength treatment options were equally effective in treating recalcitrant palmoplantar warts.
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2023.2268309