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Intense pulsed light (IPL): A review [PDF]

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2010
AbstractBackgroundIntense pulsed light (IPL) devices use flashlamps and bandpass filters to emit polychromatic incoherent high‐intensity pulsed light of determined wavelength spectrum, fluence, and pulse duration. Similar to lasers, the basic principle of IPL devices is a more or less selective thermal damage of the target.
Philipp, Babilas, Stephan, Schreml, Rolf-Markus, Szeimies, Michael, Landthaler   +3 more
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Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Treatment in Melasma. [PDF]

Indian J Dermatol
Abstract Melasma is a challenging pigmentation disorder for both the patient and the physician, particularly due to its frequent recurrences and resistance to standard therapies. Light and laser-based treatments are generally preferred when the condition is resistant to topical treatments. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a light therapy
Acar A, Sagduyu IE.
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Intense Pulsed Light in Infantile Hemangiomas [PDF]

The Open Access Journal of Science and Technology, 2014
For more than 70 years, the watchful-waiting management of infantile strawberry hemangiomas still prevails in a number of clinical settings. This concept appears now outdated since the introduction of well-suited beta-blockers, as well as noncoherent light and laser therapies. The aim of this work was to revisit the effect of
PAQUET, Philippe, Caucanas, Marie, FRANCHIMONT, Claudine, PIERARD, Gérald   +3 more
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Unconventional Use of Intense Pulsed Light [PDF]

BioMed Research International, 2014
According to the literature, intense pulsed light (IPL) represents a versatile tool in the treatment of some dermatological conditions (i.e., pigmentation disorders, hair removal, and acne), due to its wide range of wavelengths. The authors herein report on 58 unconventional but effective uses of IPL in several cutaneous diseases, such as rosacea (10 ...
Piccolo, D., Di Marcantonio, D., Crisman, G., Cannarozzo, G., Sannino, M., CHIRICOZZI, ANDREA, Chimenti, S.   +6 more
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Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light in Hirsutism

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2010
Unwanted hair growth presents a significant problem for many patients and considerable resources are spent to achieve a hair-free appearance. Our aim of this study was to further evaluate the efficacy of this method in hirsutism in our region. Sixty patients with idiopathic hirsutism presenting to Dermatology Clinics of Tabriz University of Medical ...
E, Khodaeyani, M, Amirnia, S, Babaye-Nazhad, H, Alikhah, B, Brufeh   +4 more
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Comparison of hair reduction by intensive pulsed light device and combined intense pulsed light with a bipolar radiofrequency

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2020
Photoepilation has become a very popular epilation procedure in esthetic and cosmetic practice. There are some types of lasers and other light sources used for epilation.The purpose of our study was to compare an IPL device with an IPL plus RF in one device, using a within-patient, right-left controlled study design.Thirty-three patients completed four
Anna, Erkiert-Polguj, Barbara, Algiert-Zielinska, Janusz, Skubalski, Helena, Rotsztejn   +3 more
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Nonablative treatment of rhytids with intense pulsed light [PDF]

Lasers in Surgery and Medicine, 2000
The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and complication rate of a nonablative nonlaser light source in the treatment of rhytids. Laser resurfacing, in the treatment of facial rhytids, has involved ablative methods, with their associated complications and limitations. Rhytid improvement requires dermal collagen remodeling. Interest has begun
D J, Goldberg, K B, Cutler
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Intense pulsed light treatment for Becker’s nevus

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2019
Becker's Nevus (BN) is a benign hamartoma with an esthetically troublesome condition secondary to hyperpigmentation and hypertrichosis. Many treatment modalities have been utilized with variable outcomes.To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light (IPL) in the treatment of BN.IPL was used at filter of 590 nm, fluence of 18-22 J/cm2 ...
Pin-Ru, Wu, Lan-Jun, Liu, Yi-Xin, Zhang, Ying, Liu, Xiao-Xi, Lin, Gang, Ma   +5 more
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Treatment of a tufted angioma with intense pulsed light

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2007
Tufted angioma is a rare cutaneous angiomatous proliferation named because of its characteristic histologic pattern of grouped dermal capillary tufts. Lesions usually begin in infancy or early childhood but rarely are congenital. Clinical manifestations are dull red coalescent papules and plaques, most commonly located on the neck, shoulders, and upper
Cheng-Sheng, Chiu, Li-Cheng, Yang, Hong-Shang, Hong, Yue-Zon, Kuan   +3 more
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Vitiligo following intense pulsed light treatment

The Journal of Dermatology, 2010
AbstractVitiligo is an acquired depigmenting disorder characterized by the progressive loss of melanocytes from the epidermis and epidermal appendages, which results in milky‐white macular lesions. Various factors are suspected to affect the induction and progression of vitiligo such as emotional shock, sunburn, pregnancy, physical illness and trauma ...
Jung U, Shin, Mi Ryung, Roh, Ju Hee, Lee
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