Advantages of early treatment, she said, include the ability to “treat lesions before they get larger and thicker, which also decreases the risk of spontaneous bleeding. Thinner skin allows for better penetration of the laser beam, and we can also avoid using general anesthesia. Psychologically, if we’re able to clear these lesions, it can result in improved quality of life and self-esteem; not just for the patient but for the family as well.”
Dr. Jeon acknowledged certain limitations of the study, including its retrospective design, variable follow-up times, and non-standardization of photographs.
She reported having no financial disclosures.
SOURCE: Jeon H et al. ASLMS 2018.
Correction, 4/18/18: An earlier version of this article misstated the age range of the study participants.