Treatment of Naevus Flammeus Using Intense Pulsed Light and Pulsed Dye Laser

Inclusion Criteria: Patients with previously untreated and previously laser-treated naevus flammeus. Naevus flammeus measuring at least 5 x 7 cm within a single anatomical area. For example, the face corresponding to dermatomes V1, V2 and V3, back, abdomen, arms and legs.Patients aged two or above.Patients with skin types I-III. Exclusion Criteria: Patients below two years of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding patients. Patients with known increased sensitivity to visible light. Patients with a tendency to produce hypertrophic scars or celoids. Patients with skin types IV, V and VI. Patients who are clearly pigmented following recent exposure to the sun or a solarium. Patients treated with Roaccutane during the last six months. Patients who are not considered able to follow the treatment protocol (e.g. severely alcoholic patients, dementia patients, mentally ill patients, etc.).