Advanced Fractional CO₂ Laser Treatment for Steroid-Induced Atrophy Scars: Clinical Outcomes

07 July 2025 : Case report Albania

Unusual setting of medical care

Klodiana Braho^{ABCDEF 1}, Alessandra Zevini^{CDEF 2*}, Daniela Martinelli^{CDEF 2}, Riccardo Barini^{CDEF 2}

DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.947900

Am J Case Rep 2025; 26:e947900

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Table 1 Summary of treatment phases. DMEA: dimethylaminoethanol; CD: dot per cm2.

Phase	Date	Details
Preparation prior to laser therapy	May 2024
Laser treatment		Fractional 10600 nm CO laser. Two treatments spaced 4 months apart.
Session 1	June 2024	30 W 0.50 ms 15 mJ/dot Square (18×18 mm) 100 CD Adjacent fill mode 3 passes over the affected area
Session 2	October 2024	30 W 0.50 ms 15.0 mJ/dot Square (18×18 dimensions) 175 CD Spread half fill mode 3 passes over the affected area
Post-treatment care	2 weeks after 2 session	The patient was instructed to use a gentle cleanser, emollients, and broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect the treated area and support healing

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