ReviewLasers in medical science2022
Intense pulsed light treatment for inflammatory skin diseases: a review.
Review in Lasers in medical science, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 37 citations in OpenAlex.
- Efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light compared to diode Laser for hair removal: a randomized controlled trial.Lasers in medical science · 2026Trial
- Efficacy and Safety of Intense Pulsed Light with Dual-Wavelength Spectra (555-950 nm and 530-750 nm) for Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea Treatment in Chinese Patients.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Fibronectin-Based Skin Care Regimens for Skin Recovery After Intense Pulsed Light Therapy: A Split-Face Study.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Pulsed Dye Laser, Intense Pulsed Light and Radiofrequency Therapy in the Treatment of Erythematotelangiectatic Rosacea.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2026Article
- Real-time vascular monitoring of PDLs and IPL for vascular treatment: effects of fluence and pulse duration on a rabbit ear model.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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- The Kesty Redness Scale: A Pilot Validation Study for a Novel Tool for Evaluating Facial Redness in Cosmetic and Clinical Dermatology.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Comparison of the efficacy and safety of pulsed dye laser, narrow-band intense pulsed light, and broad-band intense pulsed light in the treatment of erythematotelangiectatic rosacea.American journal of translational research · 2025Article
- Low-Energy Delicate Pulsed Light Therapy for Sensitive Skin: A Retrospective Study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Article
- Unlocking the power of light: Innovative solutions for severe acne-A report of two cases.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024Article
- Comparative Analysis of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, with and Without Glaucoma Medication.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Radiofrequency Currents Modulate Inflammatory Processes in Keratinocytes.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
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- Safety and tolerability of topical trametinib in rosacea: Results from a phase I clinical trial.Skin health and disease · 2024Article
- Efficacy of indirect intense pulsed light irradiation on meibomian gland dysfunction: a randomized controlled study.International journal of ophthalmology · 2024Article
- Research Advances in the Treatment of Riehl's Melanosis.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2023Review
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Abstract
Although intense pulsed light (IPL) has been commonly used in the field of medical cosmetics in recent years, the exact outcomes of IPL in the treatment of inflammatory skin diseases remain unclear. To assess the clinical evidence for the use of IPL in the treatment of various inflammatory skin diseases and propose evidence-based recommendations, we searched for relevant publications in the PubMed and Web of Science databases and provided updated information. The inflammatory skin diseases treated with IPL consisted of acne vulgaris, rosacea, psoriasis, hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), atopic dermatitis (AD), Riehl's melanosis, lupus erythematosus, cutaneous sarcoidosis, pilonidal cysts, and pigmented actinic lichen planus (PALP). The efficacy of IPL treatment for these inflammatory skin diseases was described and evaluated. Forty-two studies were included to provide this assessment. The evidence suggests that IPL can effectively and safely improve acne vulgaris and rosacea (recommendation grade B). For other described inflammatory skin diseases, IPL can be used as a tentative or supplementary treatment (recommendation grade C and D). The main complications include transitory erythema, edema, and pain, with the possibility of hyperpigmentation, blisters, and a burning sensation in some individuals.
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