The 577‐nm pro‐yellow diode laser as a reliable and effective tool for facial telangiectasia

Background Laser treatment of vascular skin conditions is very useful option yet remains to be a very challenging task. Aims To evaluate the efficacy of 577‐nm diode laser for treating facial telangiectasia. Patients and methods Thirty patients with facial telangiectasia were included in this prospective study. All participants received 3 sessions of a single‐pass 577‐nm diode laser. Sessions were delivered on a monthly basis, and digital photographic assessment was made at baseline and on follow‐up 1 month after the last treatment. Results At the final visit, there was a significant improvement (> 50%) reported in 21/30 (70%) patients while a poor response was reported in 2/30 (6.7%) patients. The skin phototype and site of the lesions significantly affected the result outcome (P .05). Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation occurred in 2(6.7%) patients which resolved within 1.5 months. Conclusion Facial telangiectasia can be successfully treated with a 577‐nm diode laser with minimal side effects.