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Nevus spilus successfully treated with an intense pulsed light source.

M H Gold1, T D Foster, M W Bell

  • 1Gold Skin Care Center, Nashville, Tennessee 37215, USA.

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|April 8, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Intense pulsed light therapy effectively treated nevus spilus, a challenging skin condition. This method offers a promising solution for nevus spilus removal, with sustained results at six months.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Medicine

Background:

  • Nevus spilus, an acquired skin lesion, poses significant therapeutic challenges for clinicians.
  • Effective treatment options for nevus spilus are limited, necessitating exploration of novel approaches.

Observation:

  • A case study involved treating a facial nevus spilus in a 23-year-old woman.
  • The treatment utilized an intense pulsed light (IPL) source with a 590 nm filter.

Findings:

  • Four sessions of IPL therapy successfully cleared the nevus spilus.
  • The treated nevus spilus remained clear during a six-month follow-up period.

Implications:

  • Intense pulsed light therapy presents a viable and effective treatment modality for nevus spilus.

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  • IPL should be considered a valuable tool in the clinical management of nevus spilus.