Abstract
Hyperpigmentation is a common concern of patients in dermatology clinics. Although there are many treatment options, lasers are considered a promising therapy for various hyperpigmentary conditions. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of alexandrite 755-nm picosecond and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) 1064-nm picosecond lasers for the treatment of ultraviolet B (UVB)-induced hyperpigmentation in Asians. A randomized, single-blinded study was conducted. UVB-induced hyperpigmentation was performed in three spots by narrowband UVB. After 2weeks, these three spots were allocated into 755-treated, 1064-treated, and control sites. Patients received weekly laser treatments for five sessions. Follow-ups were scheduled at 1 and 2months after the last session. Twenty patients attended the study. Overall, 755-nm and 1064-nm picosecond lasers showed a significant improvement in the mean lightness index (L*) compared to the control site, which started at Day49 and Day77, respectively. The mean L* of the 755-nm-treated site was also higher than that of the 1064-nm-treated site at Day105 (p≤0.001). Initially, the mean L*, physician's visual analog scale (VAS), and patient satisfaction with the 1064-nm picosecond laser were better than those with the 755-nm picosecond laser. Nevertheless, an inversion of the mean L* and VAS was noted at Day49, whereas the mean patient satisfaction was noted at Day77. In the subgroup analysis, a 755-nm picosecond laser effectively treated Fitzpatrick skin types (FPTs) III and IV. However, the mean L* of the 1064-nm picosecond laser was not significantly different from that of the control for FPT4. The alexandrite 755-nm picosecond and Nd:YAG 1064-nm picosecond lasers appear to be effective and safe modalities for treating UVB-induced hyperpigmentation. With the setting employed in this study, the outcome after the 755-nm picosecond laser treatment seemed superior to that of the 1064-nm picosecond laser treatment, especially for FPT4.
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