Lentigines, laser, and melanoma: a case series and discussion

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine
Kelly StankiewiczMathew Avram

Abstract

Solar lentigines are considered one of the earliest signs of photoaging and are an extremely common cosmetic complaint. Successful removal of these lesions can be achieved with laser and non-laser light sources, and is one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in laser centers. Distinguishing a benign lentigo from other pigmented lesions can sometimes be challenging, even for a trained dermatologist. We report a series of three patients who presented to our laser center within 2 months of one another for cosmetic removal of pigmented lesions that were found to be melanoma. One patient was referred by another dermatologist, one by a physician family member, and the other presented on his own. These cases highlight the need for careful evaluation of pigmented lesions prior to laser treatment, regardless of the source of the referral. In this article, we will review the diagnostic and treatment differences between lentigines and their malignant counterparts, and examine the role of laser in both.

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