J Korean Soc Plast Reconstr Surg.  2000 Mar;27(2):111-114.

The 585 nm Flashlamp-Pulsed Dye Laser of Treating Keloids and Hypertrophic Scars

• Hong JP
• Chung S
• Shin KS
• Park BY

Abstract

Hypertrophic scars and keloids are difficult to treat. Currently numerous treatment modalities are available, but results are often hard to predict. We used the 585 nm flashlamp-pumped dye laser based on the principle that selective thermolysis of the increased vasculature in a scar may prevent scar hypertrophy through decrease in cellular function/nutrition within the scar. We treated 41 patients with hypertrophic or keloidal scars of more than 6 months duration. The number of treatments per person ranged from 1 to 8 (mean 3.7) and patients were treated every four weeks. Duration of follow-up ranged from 6 to 24 months. There was a significant improvement in appearance, texture and symptoms such as pain and pruritis. No recurrence or worsening of the scar was reported.

Keyword

Keloids; Hypertrophic scars

MeSH Terms

Cicatrix
Cicatrix, Hypertrophic*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Hypertrophy
Keloid*
Lasers, Dye*
Pruritus
Recurrence