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01-02-2022 | Intense Pulsed Light | Original Article

Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light using a dual-band filter for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris

Authors: Sook In Ryu, Dong Hye Suh, Sang Jun Lee, Ko Eun Kim, Jae Yeong Jeong, Hwa Jung Ryu

Published in: Lasers in Medical Science | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Intense pulsed light (IPL) devices have been used in acne treatment in combination with conventional topical and oral medications. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of IPL treatment using a dual-band filter (400–600 nm and 800–1200 nm) in facial acne vulgaris treatment. Twenty-three acne vulgaris patients were enrolled in this study. The patients were treated on both sides of the face. The treatments were performed in 2-week intervals for a total of five sessions. The final visit for the clinical evaluation was 2 weeks after the fifth treatment session. The mean number of papules, pustules, and comedones, and the melanin index, was significantly decreased at the final visit. However, sebum production and the erythema index showed no statistically significant differences after treatment. IPL treatment using a dual-band filter can be an alternative for patients who are unfit for systemic acne medication. It can also be used with conventional acne treatment for better treatment results.

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Title: Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light using a dual-band filter for the treatment of facial acne vulgaris
Authors: Sook In Ryu
Dong Hye Suh
Sang Jun Lee
Ko Eun Kim
Jae Yeong Jeong
Hwa Jung Ryu
Publication date: 01-02-2022
Publisher: Springer London
Keywords: Intense Pulsed Light
Antibiotic
Acne
Acne Vulgaris
Published in: Lasers in Medical Science / Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0268-8921
Electronic ISSN: 1435-604X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-021-03292-3

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