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To the Editor: Q-switched alexandrite laser (QSAL) devices are well-established as a cosmetic treatment modality for a diverse array of pigment abnormalities 1 Hu S. Yang C.S. Chang S.L. Huang Y.L. Lin Y.F. Lee M.C. Efficacy and safety of the picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser for treatment of dermal pigmentation in Asians-a retrospective study. Lasers Med Sci. 2020; 35: 1377-1383 Crossref PubMed Scopus (12) Google Scholar ; however, studies evaluating adverse effects and modifiable factors, particularly among patients with skin of color, are limited. The increased likelihood of unwanted side effects makes treatment more difficult and nuanced among patients with skin of color. 2 Wang Y. Qian H. Lu Z. Treatment of café au lait macules in Chinese patients with a Q-switched 755-nm alexandrite laser. J Dermatolog Treat. 2012; 23: 431-436 Crossref PubMed Scopus (14) Google Scholar
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