The Use of the Copper Vapor Laser for Vascular Lesion Treatment = The Use of the Copper Vapor Laser for Vascular Lesion Treatment

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Beckgrwnd: While the effect of the Hashlamp pumped dye laser in thc treatment of telangiec and other vascular disease has been reported by many authors, there have been a few reports on tbe therapeutic effect of the copper vapor laser(CVL) on telangiectasia and other vascular lesions. Objeceioe: Oer purpose was to assess the clinical results in Korean patients who had cutaneous vascular disorders that were treated with the CVL at 578 nm. Methopl: A toCal qf 23 padents with vascglar lesions such as telangieeia were involved. The effect of the laser treatment was evaluated 3 months after the last treatment. Result: Of the 15 patients with telangictasia, 12 patients showed or excdlent responses. 2 out of 3 patieaes with strawberry heinangioma showed good results. As for the other lesions, 2 out of the remaining patients 5 showed excellent results. Conclusion: The CVL has a beneficial effect and is a good alternative treatment modality for vascular lesions. (Ann Dermatol 8:(1) 14-18, 1996)