Use of intense pulsed light sources in dermatology: Update 2012

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Philipp Babilas
Keyword(s):  
Hair Growth ◽  
Thermal Damage ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Skin Rejuvenation ◽  
Pigmented Lesions ◽  
Skin Conditions

AbstractIntense pulsed light sources (IPLs) consist of flash lamps with bandpass filters and emit incoherent polychromatic pulsed light of a high intensity and determined wavelength spectrum, fluence, and pulse duration. The combination of prescribed wavelengths, fluencies, pulse durations, and pulse intervals facilitates the treatment of a wide spectrum of skin conditions. Hereby, IPLs follow the basic principle of a more or less selective thermal damage of the target. This review discusses the current literature on IPLs with regard to the treatment of unwanted hair growth, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and as a light source for photodynamic therapy and skin rejuvenation. It also summarizes the physics of IPLs and provides guidance for the practical use of IPLs.

Intense Pulsed Light for Skin Rejuvenation, Hair Removal, and Vascular Lesions

2009 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 345-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucian Fodor ◽  
Nurit Carmi ◽  
Adriana Fodor ◽  
Ytzhack Ramon ◽  
Yehuda Ullmann
Keyword(s):  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Skin Rejuvenation

scholarly journals Intense pulsed light for the treatment of hirsutism

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
R. Subha ◽  
V. Suganthy ◽  
G. K. Tharini
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Pulse Duration ◽  
Removal Efficiency ◽  
Hair Growth ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Excellent Response ◽  
Number Of Patients

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Hirsutism can represent a severe cosmetic disturbance, sometimes with psychological implications. Various lasers and broadband light sources have been developed for treatment of hirsutism. The objective of this study was to know the efficacy of IPL in hirsutism patients</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Forty patients were included in the study. Treatment parameters in respect of pulse duration and fluence were determined according to manufacturer’s recommendation. Hair removal efficiency was calculated as a percentage of the number of hairs present at each visit compared with baseline count.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Most of the patients were of the skin type 4 and type 5. More number of patients had hair growth over the chin and sides. Among 40 patients, 70% of patients had good response and 15% of patients had an excellent response. Minimal side effects only noted.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> IPL is safe and efficient modality for treatment of hirsutism.</p>

Updated laser approaches to the management of cosmetic leg veins

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neil S Sadick
Keyword(s):  
Lower Extremity ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Therapeutic Modality ◽  
Light Sources ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Long Wavelength ◽  
High Fluences

The utilization of lasers and intense pulsed light sources is playing an increasing role in the management of cosmetic lower extremity venous ectasias. The advent of long-wavelength technologies in conjunction with variable pulse durations, spot sizes and the capabilities of the technologies to deliver high fluences has made the treatment of small non-cannulizable vessels <1 mm as well as larger veins up to 3 mm in diameter an efficient therapeutic modality in this setting. The monomodal approach for the treatment of such vessels is outlined in this review.

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