Copper Bromide Laser vs Triple-Combination Cream for the Treatment of Melasma: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
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Copper Bromide Laser vs Triple-Combination Cream for the Treatment ofMelasma: A Randomized Clinical Trial Recent studies have suggested the potential effectiveness of targeting the vascular component of melasma.1-4 The copper bromide laser (Dual Yellow;Norseld) is a laserwith a concomitant-outputdual-wavelength light source comprising90%yellowlightat578nm,whichtargetsvascular lesions,and10% green light at 511 nm, which targets pigmentary lesions. There are 2 conflicting reports on the potential value of this laser for treating melasma.5,6 The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the copper bromide laser vs theKligman formula combinationcream(acombinationofhydroquinone, 5%, dexamethasone acetate, 0.1%, and retinoic acid, 0.1%) in the treatment of melasma.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JAMA dermatology
دوره 151 7 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015