Combined early treatment of congenital melanocytic naevus with carbon dioxide and NdYag lasers

Three cases of extensive congenital melanocytic naevi were treated with a combined approach using a ultrapulse carbon dioxide laser and a Nd Yag laser within 1 year of birth. The naevi were substantially depigmented and this result has been maintained for up to 36 months following treatment. The condition, treatment and the relevant literature are discussed.