Use of intense pulsed light in the treatment of scars.
BACKGROUND
Reducing erythema and infiltration of inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars have been a challenge for healthcare providers. Peer-reviewed scientific data for intense pulsed light systems are lacking.


OBJECTIVE
A chronicle of three patients who have participated in the treatment of inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars, using intense pulsed light.


METHODS
Intense pulsed light with a selection of wavelengths, pulse durations, and energy densities was used on patients with inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars.


RESULTS
A definite improvement in scar tissue was observed and achieved in all the cases.


CONCLUSIONS
Intense pulsed light source with the correct outputs is an effective tool for the treatment and improvement of inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars.
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Clinique Saint-Jean, Arras, France. hcartier@hotmail.com