Intense pulsed light (IPL) has been a popular nonablative treatment of photodamage. A prospective, randomized, controlled, single-blinded, split-face pilot study compared the efficacy and safety of 2 multitechnology broadband pulsed light platform devices: an IPL device (Lumenis One, Lumenis Corporation, Santa Clara, CA) and a fluorescent pulsed light with advanced fluorescent technology (AFT, ...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Many laser, light and energy emitting devices are utilized for skin rejuvenation. STUDY DESIGN/MATERIALS AND METHODS The clinical approach to multiple problems of photoaging are discussed and an algorithm for approach by problem is presented. RESULTS Clinical use of various modalities such as LED photomodulation, intense pulsed light, pulsed dye laser, KTP laser, r...

BACKGROUND Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with a 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) photosensitizing agent and a variety of lasers and light sources has been shown to enhance the treatment of photodamaged skin and its associated actinic keratoses (AKs). The efficacy of short-contact, full-face ALA by PDT in photorejuvenation has also been demonstrated. OBJECTIVE To evaluate short-contact (30 to 60 min) ...

Acne is a common skin condition that can lead to significant scarring and psychological disturbance. The existing oral and topical anti-acne medications are limited by efficacy, adverse effects and patients' compliance. Lasers or light sources are explored as therapeutic options for acne. Light treatment targets the function of the pilosebaceous glands and reduction of Propionibacterium acnes t...

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of IPL in patients with inflammatory Acne Vulgaris.
 Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
 Place Duration Study: Department Dermatology, Pakistan Air Force Hospital, Fazaia Medical College, Islamabad Pakistan, from Aug 2019 to Jan 2020.
 Methodology: Ninety facial acne were enrolled received four Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) sessions ...