Diode and Nd:YAG laser in a case of refractory acne keloidalis nuchae

Abstract

Acne keloidalis nuchae (AKN) is a disease of unclear etiology that mainly affects males. Medical treatment of AKN is difficult, with refractory cases often requiring ablation by laser or surgical resection. We report herein, a 23-year-old male with refractory AKN treated successfully with combined laser ablation, using an 810-nm diode laser and a 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser.

Keywords

Acne keloidalis nuchae / diode laser / Nd:YAG laser

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