Actinic telangiectasia

Actinic telangiectasia are telangiectasia of the sun exposed areas secondary to chronic sun damage.

These lesions, particularly prominent on the skin of fair skinned patients, can be a significant cosmetic concern.

Treatment:

• The lesions respond very well to the pulsed dye laser at 585 nm.
• Use of a broad spectrum sunscreen is appropriate to prevent new lesions.

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