Efficacy of oral omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in high skin phototypes after non-ablative fractional 1340 nm laser

Efficacy of oral omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in high skin phototypes after non-ablative fractional 1340 nm laser

INTRODUCTION: Non-ablative fractional lasers are well-known effective treatments for skin rejuvenation. However, the high incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation increases the risk of complications, especially in higher skin phototypes. Caviar phospholipid supplementation has been used succ...

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Published in:Surgical & cosmetic dermatology Vol. 16
Main Authors: Caroline Andrade Rocha, Célia Luiza Petersen Vitello Kalil, Luciane Zagonel, Patrícia Felipe França, Valéria Campos
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia (SBD) 01-06-2024
Subjects:
fatty acids
lasers
omega-3
rejuvenation
skin
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Summary:INTRODUCTION: Non-ablative fractional lasers are well-known effective treatments for skin rejuvenation. However, the high incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation increases the risk of complications, especially in higher skin phototypes. Caviar phospholipid supplementation has been used successfully to reduce the inflammatory process, which may be beneficial to manage post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after laser. OBJECTIVE: To compare the incidence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in high phototypes after caviar phospholipid supplementation. METHODS: 20 patients underwent a non-ablative fractional laser session (Nd:YAP 1340nm, Zye Vydence, Brazil), and 10 of them used 200 mg of caviar phospholipid orally daily for 15 days before treatment and 40 days after. Patient images were evaluated before and after 40 days of laser application. Clinical assessment was based on the presence or absence of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Statistical analysis was performed using the Z test. RESULTS: We observed no cases of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in the experimental group; however, the control group presented 30%. CONCLUSIONS: Caviar phospholipid may be an option for preventing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after non-ablative fractional lasers, aiming to avoid adverse events.
ISSN:1984-8773
DOI:10.5935/scd1984-8773.2024160309