ReviewLasers in medical science2011
Laser and IPL treatment of port-wine stains: therapy options, limitations, and practical aspects.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Lymphatic Malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.The Journal of dermatology · 2026Guideline
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022.Japanese journal of radiology · 2026Guideline
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022.Surgery today · 2026Guideline
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric SocietyGuideline
- Laser Therapy for Cutaneous Vascular Anomalies: Efficacy, Safety, and Innovations.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2026Review
- Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Lymphatic Malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Review
- Large birth mark and unilateral swelling of the lower extremity in a young teenager.BMJ case reports · 2024Article
- Dermatology Life Quality Index in Thai Patients with Facial Port-Wine Stains.Dermatology and therapy · 2023Article
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- Influence of Port-wine Stains on Quality of Life of Children and Their Parents.Acta dermato-venereologica · 2021Article
- Enhanced laser surface ablation with an integrated photoacoustic imaging and high intensity focused ultrasound system.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2019Article
- The impact of pediatric skin disease on self-esteem.International journal of women's dermatology · 2018Review
- Targeted narrowband intense pulsed light on cutaneous vasculature.Lasers in surgery and medicine · 2015Article
- [New developments in laser therapy].Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete · 2012Review
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Abstract
Port-wine stains (PWS) are congenital, progressive vascular malformations of the dermis that are often disfiguring, particularly when located in a cosmetically relevant area. Thus, the successful clearance of PWS is of highest medical relevance, and laser therapy is the treatment of choice for this indication. Numerous trials have shown the effectiveness of both lasers and incoherent light sources. Laser or IPL treatments achieve good clearance in the majority of PWS, but complete clearance is rare. Thus, new therapeutic options are urgently required. Photodynamic therapy is a relatively new approach in the treatment of PWS. Our review aims to summarize therapy options of port-wine stains, depending on treatment area, patient age, and vessel architecture. Recent developments in this field and new insights into the pathogenesis of PWS are discussed. The review also highlights practical aspects, complications that can occur, and how to prevent them.
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