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KMID : 1037020240130010058
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Medical Lasers; Engineering, Basic Research, and Clinical Application
2024 Volume.13 No. 1 p.58 ~ p.62
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Acquired dermal melanocytosis on the nasal mucosa treated with Q-switch Nd:YAG laser: a case report
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Park Ji-Soo
Choi Young-Jun
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Abstract
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Acquired dermal melanocytosis (ADM) is a benign condition characterized by localized hyperpigmented macules commonly observed on the face. As ADM involving the nasal mucosa is rare, its treatment can pose a challenge. We report a case of a 32-year-old female with a 5-year history of a hyperpigmented macule on her left nostril caused by habitual nose-picking. It was diagnosed as ADM based on clinical and histopathological findings. The patient underwent eight sessions of 1,064 nm Q-switched Nd:YAG laser treatment, resulting in a significant improvement in pigmentation without any adverse events. At the four-month follow-up, no signs of relapse were observed. Thus, the Q-switched Nd:YAG laser therapy appears to be a safe and effective option for treating ADM on the nostrils.
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KEYWORD
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Laser therapy, Nasal mucosa, Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet laser
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