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Pulsed dye laser treatment of warts
A N Kauvar1, D H McDaniel, R G Geronemus
1Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York, (NY), USA.
Objective:
To determine the safety and efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser for the treatment of uncomplicated and recalcitrant warts.
Design:
Observational study.
Patients:
A total of 142 patients with 703 recalcitrant and 25 previously untreated warts consecutively referred to two tertiary care laser centers from July 1993 through January 1994.
Intervention:
Photocoagulation with the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser.
Main Outcome Measures:
Complete resolution of treated warts after a follow-up ranging from 3 to 9 months.
Results:
The overall response rates were 99% for body, limb, and anogenital warts; 95% for hand warts; 84% for plantar warts; and 83% for periungual warts. Side effects were limited and infrequent.
Conclusion:
Pulsed dye laser therapy is a highly effective and safe method used to selectively destroy warts without damaging the surrounding skin.
