Pulsed Dye Laser Treatment of Warts
Arielle N. B. Kauvar, MD;
David H. McDaniel, MD;
Roy G. Geronemus, MD
Arch Fam Med. 1995;4(12):1035-1040.
Abstract
Objective
To determine the safety and efficacy of the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser for the treatment of uncomplicated and recalcitrant warts.
Design
Observational study.
Patients
A total of 142 patients with 703 recalcitrant and 25 previously untreated warts consecutively referred to two tertiary care laser centers from July 1993 through January 1994.
Intervention
Photocoagulation with the flashlamp-pumped pulsed dye laser.
Main Outcome Measures
Complete resolution of treated warts after a follow-up ranging from 3 to 9 months.
Results
The overall response rates were 99% for body, limb, and anogenital warts; 95% for hand warts; 84% for plantar warts; and 83% for periungual warts. Side effects were limited and infrequent.
Conclusion
Pulsed dye laser therapy is a highly effective and safe method used to selectively destroy warts without damaging the surrounding skin.
Author Affiliations
From the Laser and Skin Surgery Center of New York (NY), and Department of Dermatology, New York University Medical Center (Drs Kauvar and Geronemus); and the Laser Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach, and the Departments of Dermatology and Plastic Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk (Dr McDaniel).
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