Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2016, Vol. 49 ›› Issue (3): 222-225.

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Treatment of intractable port-wine stains

1,1,Lin gaoWANG Gang   

  • Received:2015-07-09 Revised:2016-01-02 Online:2016-03-15 Published:2017-03-20
  • Contact: WANG Gang E-mail:xjwgang@fmmu.edu.cn

Abstract: Yin Rong, Gao Lin, Wang Gang Department of Dermatology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi′an 710032, China Corresponding author: Wang Gang, Email: xjwgang@fmmu.edu.cn 【Abstract】 Port-wine stains (PWS) are a common congenital capillary malformation. The lesions of PWS appear to gradually darken in color and thicken with age, and even progress into nodules in late stage. Based on the principles of selective photothermolysis, pulsed dye laser (PDL) has become a standard treatment for PWS. However, for some intractable PWS, single PDL treatment shows unsatisfactory and even no effects. Considering this state, the authors summarize multiple treatment strategies for intractable PWS with thick or nodular lesions, providing a reference for their treatment.