A comparative study of 30% Trichloroacetic acid chemical peel with Q switched Nd-YAG laser 1064nm in the treatment of Macular amyloidosis

Macular amyloidosis (MA) is the subtlest of cutaneous varieties amyloidosis. In general, treatment MA disappointing. Hence, this study was aimed at comparing two modalities for same. To compare efficacy 30% TCA chemical peel with Q switched Nd-YAG laser 1064nm in macular 50 patients attending our Dermatology outpatient department were enrolled study. The involved application 25 an interval 2 weeks 10 sittings and 1064 1 month 5 sittings. Digital photographs taken before then periodically. response graded percentage reduction pigmentation both by patient observer. followed up months post recurrence. Both Nd-Yag effective showed better compared to end treatment, subjective objective methods terms less number fewer side effects. difference statistically significant (P <0.05).No permanent effects seen any treated improvement sustained without relapse except one group. these are safe MA. found be marginally superior peel.