Ann Dermatol.  2001 Mar;13(1):55-58. 10.5021/ad.2001.13.1.55.

The Use of Pulsed Dye Laser for the Treatment of Xanthelasma Palpebrum

• Yu DS
• Oh CH
• Song HJ

• KMID: 2163862
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2001.13.1.55

Abstract

Xanthelasma palpebrum is the most common type of xanthoma that develops mainly on the inner epicanthus of upper eyelids with symmetrical distribution. The lesion tends to be permanent, progressive and cosmetically disfiguring. The recommended treatment has been surgical excision, local treatment with chemicals, and carbon dioxide laser. All of the mentioned treatment have some disadvantages including scarring, pigmentary change and need for local anesthesia. We describe the treatment of xanthelasma palpebrum with the pulsed dye laser which coagulates the hyperpermeable vessels so that the lipid leakage could be blocked and prevent recurrence and further progression.

Keyword

Xanthelasma palpebrum; Pulsed dye laser; Hyperpermeable vessel

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, Local
Cicatrix
Eyelids
Lasers, Dye*
Lasers, Gas
Recurrence
Xanthomatosis