Topical Corticosteroids on the Incidence of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation After QsNdYAG Laser

Effect of Topical Corticosteroids on the Incidence of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation Following Q-switched Nd:YAG 532 nm Laser for Treatment of Facial Lentigines - A Pilot Study

To investigate the benefit of the application of topical high potency steroid on the incidence of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser treatment.

• The incidence of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) after treating lentigines with Q-switched Nd:YAG laser was 78.3%.
• It has been found that the incidence of PIH decreased to 40% after applied topical high potency steroid 2 days after the laser treatment.
• By these anti-inflammatory and anti-PIH effects of the high potency steroid, the investigators aimed that the application of steroid 2 days before and 2 days after the laser treatment would be better reduction in the incidence of PIH after Q-switched Nd:YAG laser.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Having multiple lentigines on both sides of the face
• Fitzpatrick skin phototype 3-5

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with lesions with any clinical suspicion of being pre-cancerous or skin malignancies of any kind
• Patients who have photosensitive dermatoses
• Pregnancy and lactation woman
• Patients with wound infections (herpes, other) on the day of treatment
• Patients with moderate and severe inflammatory acne, Immunosuppressed patients, history of vitiligo
• Patients with unrealistic concerns/expectations and inability to do the appropriate post-operative care