A comprehensive guide to Ota's nevus, from its causes to symptoms, dermatological laser treatment, and post-procedure precautions.

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Sometimes, bluish spots suddenly appear around the eyes or cheekbones. If you experience this symptom, you may be suffering from Ota's nevus. While you might initially think it's a freckle, it's actually a different type of pigmentation disorder.

Today, I will explain what Ota's nevus is, its causes, symptoms, treatment methods, and post-treatment care methods!

 

 

1. What is Otamoban?

According to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Disease Encyclopedia, Ota's nevus is a large, bluish or grayish spot that appears around the eye. It is called that. It usually appears around one eye, but sometimes it appears around both eyes.

2. Causes of Ota's nevus

The cause of Otamoban has not been clearly identified, but It occurs when a large number of abnormal melanocytes are produced. They say that it does. Originally, there should be no melanin cells in the dermis, but if some cells remain, it can change the skin color.

3. Symptoms of Ota's nevus

1) Skin spots

Symptoms of Ota's nevus include spots that appear around the eyes, forehead, and temples. These spots may darken with age.

 

2) Spots on areas other than the skin

In addition to the skin, pigmentation can also appear in the nasal cavity, sclera, or retina of the eye.

 

3) Change in spot color

The color of the mole may become darker in cold or hot weather, and in women, the color of the mole may appear darker due to hormonal changes such as before and after menstruation or menopause.

4. Dermatological treatment methods

Since there is no preventative method for Ota's nevus, treatment is the only way to remove it. Ota's nevus can be treated with dermatological laser treatment.

 

1) Laser toning

Laser toning is a laser treatment that uses a long wavelength of 1064nm to selectively destroy only black melanin pigments. It is said to be helpful in improving pigmentation disorders such as freckles and Ota's nevus.

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2) Pico toning

It's said that Ota's nevus can also be removed through picotoning. The pico laser irradiates the laser at picosecond intervals, allowing for treatment while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue.

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5. Precautions after laser treatment

1) UV protection

It is said that it is important to thoroughly apply sunscreen because skin with a sloughed off stratum corneum after laser treatment can become pigmented when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

 

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2) Do not stimulate

Also, after treatment, you should avoid touching the scarred area with your hands, and if a scab forms, you should be careful not to pick it off.

6. Q&A

1) Doesn't Otamoban disappear naturally?

: In the case of Ota's nevus, it does not disappear naturally, so it must be removed through treatment.

 

2) How is Ota's nevus different from freckles or blemishes?

: While freckles and blemishes are pigments located in the epidermis or at the border between the epidermis and dermis, Ota's nevus is a dermal pigment in which melanocytes are located deep under the dermis.

 

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Unlike other pigmented conditions, Ota's nevus doesn't fade with home care, so it can be particularly concerning. However, with proper treatment, you'll notice its gradual fading, even if it takes time. I know someone who struggled with Ota's nevus, and with consistent treatment, I could clearly see its improvement.

I hope you will use the information I provided today to treat your Ota's nevus!

 

References

- Seoul Asan Medical Center Disease Encyclopedia

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