INTRODUCTION Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment is well known for, for example, photo rejuvenation, where higher cut-off filters are used. The longer wavelengths penetrate deeper in the dermis leading to damage of the collagen and stimulation of new collagen formation, which lead to more soft and elastic skin. Microstomia in systemic sclerosis is the end result of excessive collagen depositio...

Twenty years of laser dermatology has resulted in current technology which allows variable spot sizes, different wavelengths, and a variety of effective cooling devices. These developments have made the treatment of cutaneous pigmented and vascular lesions safe and efficacious by targeting selected chromophores while minimizing damage to the surrounding tissue. Vascular lesions are targeted by ...

OBJECTIVES Keloid and hypertrophic scars are abnormal manifestations of wounds that occur following skin injuries in the form of local proliferation of fibroblasts and increased production of collagen. There are several ways to cure these scars; treatment must be selected based on the nature of the scars. In this clinical trial, two methods-cryotherapy and intense pulsed light (IPL)-are compare...

OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) (540-950 nm) in treating different erythema associated with rosacea. METHODS Thirty-two patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea (ETR) (n = 16) and papulopustular rosacea (PPR, n = 16) were recruited. Three treatments of IPL (540-950 nm) were administered on the face at 3-week intervals. Clinical improvement in erythema was...

Vitiligo patients may desire laser hair removal, skin rejuvenation, vascular treatments and other or Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) assisted treatments. However, there is a risk of inducing new vitiligo patches (Koebner phenomenon). In absence guidelines on the safe use IPL in patients, dermatologists tend to be reluctant administer these The aim this survey study was provide an estimation occurren...

BACKGROUND Topical photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) was originally used for treating superficial skin tumors. The application of PDT to other inflammatory dermatoses like acne vulgaris, psoriasis, granuloma annulare, localized scleroderma and lichen sclerosus has recently been introduced. However, the underlying mechanisms are not well understood. We've previously rep...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Evaporative dry eye disease is one of the most common types of dry eye. It is often the result of chronic meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and associated ocular rosacea. Evaporative dry eye and MGD significantly reduce patient's quality of life. Traditional treatments, such as artificial tears, warm compresses, and medications, such as topical cyclosporine, azithromycin, and ...

INTRODUCTION The effects of intense pulsed light (IPL) on collagen structures are well known in the treatment of photodamaged skin. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of IPL on sclerotic skin by treating patients with microstomia due to systemic sclerosis. METHODS AND MATERIALS 13 patients all with microstomia and systemic sclerosis were treated with IPL, PR...

the lethality of pulsed ultra-violet (uv) rich light for the inactivation of pathogenic bacteria has been investigated. a low pressure xenon filled flash lamps that produced uv intensities have been used. the pulsed operation of the system enable the release of electrical energy stored in the capacitor into the flash lamp within a short time and produces the high current and high peak power req...

BACKGROUND Hirsutism means excessive terminal hair growth in a female in male pattern distribution. Perception of hirsutism is subjective. Permanent laser hair reduction is a slow process taking many sessions and tracking of improvement parameters is tedious. Hence, a lot of confusion still exists regarding the type of laser most beneficial for treatment. AIM The aim of this study was to comp...