Ann Dermatol.  2014 Dec;26(6):783-785. 10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.783.

A Case of Reticulate Acropigmentation of Kitamura Treated with 532-nm Q-Switched Nd:YAG Laser: 10 Years of Follow-Up Observation

• Lee JH
• Lee JH
• Lee JH

• KMID: 2264888
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2014.26.6.783

Abstract

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MeSH Terms

Follow-Up Studies*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Lentiginous melanocytic hyperplasia and dermal melanophages with some degree of epidermal atrophy (H&E, ×100). (B) Lentiginous hyperplasia of the basal melanocytes (Fontana Masson, ×100).

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  Fig. 2 (A) Reticulated brownish patches on the dorsum of both hands before treatment. (B) Significant improvement of hyperpigmentation after seven sessions of treatment. (C) Clinical improvement was maintained after 4 years without treatment. (D) Significant clinical improvement with a clear margin distinguishing the treated from the untreated area.

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