Klein, Annette and Baeumler, Wolfgang and Landthaler, Michael and Babilas, Philipp (2011) Laser and IPL treatment of port-wine stains: therapy options, limitations, and practical aspects. LASERS IN MEDICAL SCIENCE, 26 (6). pp. 845-859. ISSN 0268-8921
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Port-wine stains (PWS) are congenital, progressive vascular malformations of the dermis that are often disfiguring, particularly when located in a cosmetically relevant area. Thus, the successful clearance of PWS is of highest medical relevance, and laser therapy is the treatment of choice for this indication. Numerous trials have shown the effectiveness of both lasers and incoherent light sources. Laser or IPL treatments achieve good clearance in the majority of PWS, but complete clearance is rare. Thus, new therapeutic options are urgently required. Photodynamic therapy is a relatively new approach in the treatment of PWS. Our review aims to summarize therapy options of port-wine stains, depending on treatment area, patient age, and vessel architecture. Recent developments in this field and new insights into the pathogenesis of PWS are discussed. The review also highlights practical aspects, complications that can occur, and how to prevent them.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | PULSED-DYE-LASER; ALUMINUM-GARNET LASER; ND-YAG LASERS; SELECTIVE PHOTOTHERMOLYSIS; VASCULAR-LESIONS; ARTERIOVENOUS-MALFORMATIONS; CAPILLARY MALFORMATIONS; MULTILAYER TECHNIQUE; RASA1 MUTATIONS; WEBER-SYNDROME; Laser; Port-wine stain; Skin; Light source; Intense pulsed light |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Dermatologie und Venerologie |
| Depositing User: | Petra Gürster |
| Date Deposited: | 06 May 2020 08:55 |
| Last Modified: | 06 May 2020 08:55 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/19828 |
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