Ann Dermatol.  2011 Dec;23(Suppl 3):S296-S298. 10.5021/ad.2011.23.S3.S296.

Faun Tail Nevus and Spinal Dysraphism: Cosmetic Improvement with Alexandrite Laser Epilation

• Kaptanoglu AF
• Kaptanoglu E

• KMID: 2171855
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2011.23.S3.S296

Abstract

Faun-tail presents as an abnormal lumbosacral hypertrischosis and may be associated with spinal dysrasphism. In addition to the problems due to spinal anomalies, patient's physico-social life may also be affected. Here, we report a case of 13 years old female patient with Faun-tail in association with sypinal dysraphism, in which cosmetic improvement was achieved with the help of Alexandrite laser. Alexandrite laser can be the method of choice for permanent hair removal method due to its safe, effective and easy to apply properties.

Keyword

Faun Tail; Hyper trichosis; Laser; Spinal dysraphism; Treatment

MeSH Terms

Beryllium
Cosmetics
Female
Hair Removal
Humans
Lasers, Solid-State
Nevus
Spinal Dysraphism
Beryllium
Cosmetics

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Unacceptable cosmetic appearence of Faun Tail. Localised dense, hard, black hairs in the sacral area.

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  Fig. 2 Spinal anormalies with magnetic resonance imaging.

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  Fig. 3 Cosmetical improvement after laser treatment.

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