Use of the LightSheer™ Diode Laser System for the Treatment of Benign Pigmented Lesions

™LightSheer diode laser system with contact cooling in treating benign pigmented lesions in subjects with a variety of skin types. METHODS. An 800-nm, high-energy, long-pulsed diode laser with contact cooling has been used to provide treatment for benign pigmented lesions in subjects with a variety of skin types. The LightSheer diode laser was used with fluences of 30‐40 J/cm 2 and pulse widths of 15‐30 ms to treat a variety of pigmented skin lesions, including junctional and congenital melanocytic nevi. Subjects received up to 2 treatments at 4‐6 week intervals. CONCLUSION. One month after the second treatment 57% of subjects had at least 75% clearing of the lesion, including 20% who had greater than 95% clearing. The overall safety profile was excellent with only minor side effects observed. Detailed descriptions of the use of the LightSheer laser for pigmented skin lesions are presented.