The best method and time to remove nevus of Ota

summary

Most nevus of Ota occurs at birth or shortly after birth, so it is customary for people to call nevus of Ota black birthmark. However, nevus of Ota occurs only a few years or even more than ten years after birth in some patients. So what's the best way and time to get nevus of Ota? Here's a brief introduction.

The best method and time to remove nevus of Ota

First: the appropriate age for laser treatment of nevus of Ota. In theory, after 5 years old, children can be treated with laser treatment of nevus of Ota. Moreover, if they are treated earlier, the skin will recover quickly and the effect is obvious. For adult nevus of Ota, there is no special requirement, and laser treatment can be carried out at any time.

Second: the appropriate treatment time, autumn, winter and spring is the best time to treat nevus of Ota, because the ultraviolet rays of the sun is relatively weak, the pigmentation after laser treatment will be relatively light, and the postoperative care is relatively easy. However, considering the long course of treatment of nevus of Ota, there is no clear restriction on the season of treatment, that is, treatment can be carried out all the year round. Female patients should avoid regular holidays during treatment. Pregnant women, try to choose treatment after childbirth.

Third: the treatment course and times. The treatment times of the whole course of laser treatment for nevus of Ota depend on the degree of nevus of Ota, which is about 4-7 times on average. It is necessary to treat once every 3 months. The time interval can be extended, which is helpful for the complete regression of laser irradiation pigmentation. During the treatment period, in case of physical, work and other factors, can not adhere to the treatment, can appropriately extend the laser treatment interval for 1-2 years, will not affect the treatment effect. 　　

matters needing attention

Most nevus of Ota is born, although it is basically safe, will not malignant change, will not cause harm to the body, but it will greatly affect mental health, so, remove nevus of Ota should be as early as possible.