Treatment of Port-Wine Birthmarks Using a Large-Spot, Variable Sequenced, Long-Pulsed KTP-Laser-A Retrospective Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulsed-dye lasers (PDLs) are currently regarded as the gold standard for treating port-wine birthmarks (PWBs). Recently, the large-spot, variable-sequenced, long-pulsed potassium titanyl phosphate laser (KTP) has been introduced as a promising alternative for addressing dermatologic vascular lesions. Despite its growing use, data on the efficacy and safety of this technology in treating PWBs over an extended period remain limited.

Aims

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a large-spot, variable-sequenced, long-pulsed KTP in the treatment of PWBs over 3 years.

Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on PWB patients treated with the KTP between October 2021 and October 2024. Treatment outcomes were assessed using colorimetric analysis based on the CI

SUBMITTER: Nguyen L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11951074 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature