| Intense pulsed light source for treatment of facial telangiectasias. | |
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PMID: 12554324 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this clinical study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the first intense pulsed light source (IPL) with dual mode light filtering for treatment of facial telangiectasias, and to evaluate the incidence of adverse including purpura, pigmentation and scars. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-four patients with facial telangiectasias were treated between one and four times with a new IPL system. This system differs from previous IPLs by eliminating wavelengths longer than 950 nm, which would otherwise lead to non-specific heating of tissue water. The treatments were performed at one-month intervals. Two months after the last treatment, the clinical effect was evaluated from close-up photographs. RESULTS: After one to four IPL treatments (mean: 2.54; SD: 0.96) for facial telangiectasias, 79.2% of the patients obtained a more than 50% reduction in number of vessels, and 37.5% obtained between a 75% and 100% reduction. Moderate erythema and oedema were the only adverse effects of the treatment. No purpura was registered and no long-term adverse effects such as scars or pigmentary disturbances occurred. CONCLUSIONS: An IPL with dual mode filtering is efficient and safe for treatment of facial telangiectasias. |
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Authors:
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P Bjerring; K Christiansen; A Troilius |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology Volume: 3 ISSN: 1476-4172 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Laser Ther Publication Date: 2001 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-01-29 Completed Date: 2003-02-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136419 Medline TA: J Cosmet Laser Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 169-73 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Dermatology, University Hospital of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark. |
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Adult Edema / etiology Erythema / etiology Face Facial Dermatoses / radiotherapy* Female Humans Laser Therapy, Low-Level / adverse effects, methods* Male Middle Aged Telangiectasis / radiotherapy* Time Factors Treatment Outcome |
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