Laser Light May Improve the Symptoms of Oral Lesions of Cicatricial Pemphigoid: A Case Report

• DOI: 10.1089/pho.2008.2352
• Publication Date: 2009-11-01T07:21:21Z
• Authors: Priscila Chagas O...; João Alves Reis; Juliana Andrade L...; Nara Teixeira Sil...; Juliana Monteiro ...; Marina C. Vitale; Antônio Luiz Barb...
• Keywords: Oral mucosa; Concomitant; Buccal mucosa

Objective: The aim of this work is to report the handling a patient suffering from cicatricial pemphigoid (CP) treated with laser phototherapy (LPT) and systemic steroids. Background Data: CP group rare chronic autoimmune blistering diseases that predominately affect mucous membranes occasionally skin. gingiva most commonly involved, followed by palate buccal mucosa. High-dosage steroids are widely used for its treatment. LPT has been shown improve wound healing relieve pain. Its efficacy depends on amount energy delivered tissue, exposure time, delivery method. Materials Methods: A white 47-y-old man who previous 5 y was examined at our clinic. Extra- intraoral examination revealed classic signs condition. (GaAlAs diode laser, 660 nm wavelength, 30 mW, continuous wave, diameter ∼3 mm, 60 J/cm2 per session) in association performed punctual contact manner every other day oral Maintenance treatment carried out weekly because interruption resulted recurrence lesions. At time written, had undergoing twice treatments 6 months without lesion recurrence. Conclusion: Concomitant use showed positive effect controlling lesions improving both health quality life patient.