Assessment of efficacy and tolerability of fractional CO2 laser in the treatment of axillary hyperpigmentation

Background: Axillary hyperpigmentation is a common and troublesome complaint especially among dark-skinned women. It believed to be form of post-inflammatory so far, there no universally accepted treatment for the disorder. Objective: The aim this study assess efficacy fractional CO2 laser in axillary Patients methods: Thirty Egyptian females with were recruited. severity condition was estimated by both self-assessment expert dermatologist before treatment. Four sessions done. Both complications assessed patient six month after last session. Results: There statistically significant difference percentage improvement pigmentation compared one as detected (p value= 0.002) observer’s assessment 0.001). Conclusion: Fractional laser, properly chosen parameters, an effective method hyperpigmentation.