title: Photorejuvenation of the forearms by treating hyperpigmented lesions with intense pulsed light source: a case report.
abstract: A 55 year old Spanish patient, photo type III, wanted a cosmetic improvement of her forearms. She disliked the hyperpigmentation which made her look older.
  
  
  METHODS
  After having tried several chemical peelings (50% glycolic acid plus 10% kojic acid followed by 15% MM TCA), there was no improvement in the patients's condition and it was decided to initiate intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Improvement was noted after the first session, with a slight pink coloration. At two months post treatment, we noted more than 90% clearance of the hyperpigmentation on the treated areas.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This case report confirms that photorejuvenation, by treating hyperpigmented lesions with intense pulsed light source on extra-facial zones can be very effective and safe.
authors.affiliation: Skinpulse Dermatology and Laser Center, Mohs Microsurgery, Liposurgery, Plebology, Geneva, Switzerland. madatto@skinpulse.ch
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Adatto
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D008548:Melanosis / Q000628:therapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*