| Rejuvenation of photoaged skin: 5 years results with intense pulsed light of the face, neck, and chest. | |
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PMID: 12472489 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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BACKGROUND: Photorejuvenation involves the use of lasers or light sources to reverse signs of photoaging. Multiple devices have been shown to be effective over the short-term. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the long-term clinical results on the face, neck and chest at 4 years using filtered flashlamp intense pulsed light (IPL) for treatment of photoaging changes of telangiectasias, dyspigmentation, and rough skin texture. METHODS: A chart review of 80 randomly selected patients with skin types I-IV who were treated by IPL during 1996 and 1997 was performed. Photos and patient self-assessment were graded for features of textural smoothness, telangiectasia severity, and blotchy pigmentation into four categories of worse, no change, slightly better (less than 50% improvement) and much better (greater than 50% improvement). RESULTS: At 4 years following initial treatment, skin textural improvement was noted in 83% of the subjects. Telangiectasias were improved in 82% of subjects, while pigmentation remained improved in 79%. The median number of treatments was 3. The face responded slightly better than the chest or neck. Most common side-effects included temporary mild crusting (19%), erythema (15%) and purpura (6%). CONCLUSION: Signs of photoaging including telangiectasias and mottled pigmentation of the face, neck, and chest, can be improved by IPL with a long-lasting result. Minimal or no downtime with minimal adverse effects can be achieved with the settings reported. Skin textural smoothing, although not easily quantified, is an additional benefit observed long-term. |
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Authors:
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Robert A Weiss; Margaret A Weiss; Karen L Beasley |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] Volume: 28 ISSN: 1076-0512 ISO Abbreviation: Dermatol Surg Publication Date: 2002 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-12-10 Completed Date: 2003-01-14 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9504371 Medline TA: Dermatol Surg Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1115-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. rwderm@earthlink.net |
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Facial Dermatoses
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pathology,
therapy* Humans Hyperpigmentation / pathology, therapy* Longitudinal Studies Medical Records Neck Phototherapy* Retrospective Studies Skin Aging / pathology, radiation effects* Telangiectasis / pathology, therapy* Thorax Treatment Outcome |
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