Treatment of Xanthelasma Palpebrarum with Argon Laser Photocoagulation

Abstract

Argon laser photocoagulation represents an alternative treatment in selected cases. It is easy to perform and well tolerated by the patients.

Effect of a high‐cholesterol diet on lipoprotein metabolism and xanthoma formation in rabbits

“…Laser therapy has been considered as a physical approach, using the thermal effect caused by the absorption of specific lasers by body tissues. The absorption and strength of penetration of lasers of different wavelengths in target tissues differ widely, making it difficult to control the duration/depth and the outcome of treatment …”

“…However, surgical management of xanthelasma remains difficult. Many methods to treat xanthelasma have been proposed, including cryotherapy, trichloroacetic acid peeling, electric cauterization, laser therapy (eg, carbon dioxide, argon, Q‐switched Nd:YAG, Er:YAG, and pulsed dye lasers), and surgical resection . However, none of these treatments have proven effective, and they can cause serious complications, including recurrence, scarring, and pigment alteration (hypo‐ or hyperpigmentation) .…”

Comparative Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Electrocautery in the treatment of Xanthelasma Palpebrum

“…[10] Various laser's have been implicated in treatment of xanthelasma like Argon, pulsed dye, CO2, Er:YAG, and Q-switched neodymium-doped (Nd):YAG lasers. [3,5,[10][11][12][13][14] Common complications after laser are persistent erythema, hyper and hypopigmentation, hypertrophic scarring, skin infections, severe burns, transitory or permanent lower lid ectropion and corneal injuries or ocular perforation. [15] Availability and cost effectiveness is also an issue for lasers in India.…”

Continuous Wave Potassium Titanyl Phosphate Laser Treatment is Safe and Effective for Xanthelasma Palpebrarum

“…This is an observation that has been consistently described in the literature after treatment with all effective therapies for XP. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24] Xanthelasma palpebrarum is a problem that is known for its recurrences after treatment. Also in their series of patients, 13/30 patients returned for additional treatment after a prolonged period.…”