Successful treatment of cutaneous Kaposi's sarcoma by the 585-nm pulsed dye laser

The clinical appearance of Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) can cause significant disfigurement and lead to functional impairment, particularly if the lesions ulcerate and become secondarily infected. We describe a patient with a KS plaque on the face that was successfully treated with 585-nm pulsed dye laser (PDL) therapy. No recurrence of the tumor was noted 12 months after the final laser treatment. (C) 1997 by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Inc.