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>

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.

scholarly journals COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO INTENSE PULSED LIGHT DEVICES USED FOR PHOTOEPILATION

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Honório Sampaio Menezes ◽  
Roberto Chacur ◽  
Simone Merceo Bacchi Cirino ◽  
Miguel D'Avilla Sobrinho ◽  
Nívea Maria Bordin da Silva Chacur
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Density ◽  
Patient Satisfaction Scores ◽  
End Of Treatment

Background: Unwanted hair growth is a common aesthetic problem. Intense pulsed light hair removal has emerged as a leading treatment option for long-term depilation. Material and methods: Patients with phototypes I to III (n = 800) were subjected to 4 regular sessions (n=3200) of intense pulsed light, with 2 months follow-up at the end of treatment. Two devices (Silk'n, and Rejuvene) were analyzed about adverse effects and satisfaction. Observation and results: This study of 3.200 ILP sessions did not show any serious side effects and the number of side effects was minimal (8.75% to 10.5%). Patient satisfaction was over 90%. Both devices provided a similar and signicant reduction in hair density. Conclusions: Both tested sources proved its safety and efcacy for hair removal. Patient satisfaction scores were in agreement with the treatment efcacy. The incidence of side effects has no difference between devices. Axillary bromhidrosis was an unexpected side effect.

Intense Pulsed Light Hair Removal in a Patient with Congenital Hypertrichosis Terminalis

2011 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 219-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
ABEER ATTIA ◽  
AMR El NOURY ◽  
MAMDOUH ABD ALHAFEZ
Keyword(s):  
Intense Pulsed Light ◽  
Hair Removal ◽  
Pulsed Light
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