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Progressive disseminated essential telangiectasia and erythrosis interfollicularis colli as examples for successful
Sabrina M Wenzel1, Ulrich Hohenleutner, Michael Landthaler
1Department of Dermatology, University of Regensburg, Regensburg, Germany. sabrina.wenzel@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
Background:
Treatment of progressive disseminated essential telangiectasia and erythrosis interfollicularis colli by flashlamp pulsed dye laser frequently results in a mottled appearance and often leads to hypo- or hyperpigmentation after treatment. Furthermore, treatment is time-consuming due to the small spot size.
Objective:
To report the successful removal of thin vessels in patients with the above-mentioned indications by an intense pulsed light (IPL) source.
Methods:
Four patients with progressive disseminated telangiectasia on the extremities and 5 patients with erythrosis interfollicularis colli were treated with IPL.
Results:
A clearance of up to 90% of the telangiectasias was achieved.
Conclusion:
The superficial, thin vessels of progressive disseminated essential telangiectasia and erythrosis interfollicularis colli can be successfully treated by IPL.
