Fordyce granules are referred to as benign ectopic sebaceous glands characterized by multiple yellow papules, occurring mainly in the lower lip. It is mainly observed in adult men. The present study describes two cases of patients with Fordyce granules who were treated using a CO2 laser and obtained good cosmetic results.

Keywords: MOUTH MUCOSA, LASER THERAPY, CARBON DIOXIDE

Treatment of folliculitis decalvans is a major challenge, with a great number of recurrences and required maintenance of disease activity over a long period. Laser-based hair removal has been used in the management of scarring follicular disorders. The present case report aims to illustrate the case of a patient bearing folliculitis decalvans in the lower limb who underwent five therapeutic sessions of neodymium:YAG laser (Nd:YAG), achieving complete remission of the inflammatory lesions with the treatment.

Keywords: FOLLICULITIS, LASER THERAPY, DERMATOLOGY, ALOPECIA

Erythroplasia of Queyrat is an in situ squamous cell carcinoma of the glans penis. Due to its unusual location, surgical treatment can cause mutilation. CO₂ laser-assisted vaporization is a treatment option with excellent aesthetic and functional results, but it requires strict follow up owing to its high recurrence rates. The authors describe a case of erythroplasia of Queyrat treated with fractional CO₂ laser, with an absence of recurrence during a one-year follow up

Keywords: CARCINOMA, SQUAMOUS CELL; CARCINOMA IN SITU; FORESKIN; LASER COAGULATION; LASERS; LASERS; GAS; PENIS; PENILE NEOPLASMS