The dual treatment of acne vulgaris using two kinds of ELOS (electro optical synergy) system: a simultaneous split-face trial.
BACKGROUND
RF-pulsed light with ELOS technology devices have recently been used to treat acne vulgaris in selected patients.


OBJECTIVE
To investigate the safety and efficacy of a combination of two kinds of device with ELOS technology for the treatment of acne.


METHODS
Ten patients with moderate acne were treated twice weekly for 4 weeks with the Aurora AC (Syneron Medical Ltd, Yokneam, Israel), a combination of pulsed light and RF energy. Immediately after Aurora AC treatment, all patients were treated weekly only on one facial half with the Matrix IR (Syneron Medical Ltd), a combination of fractional diode laser and RF energy. Photographic documentations were obtained at baseline, before each treatment session, and 1 and 3 months after the final treatment.


RESULTS
At 3 months after treatment, the mean lesion count was reduced by 38% (p<0.05) after eight treatments with the Aurora AC alone. With additional treatment with the Matrix IR, the mean lesion count was reduced by 61%.


CONCLUSIONS
The combination of Aurora AC and Matrix IR was superior in reducing the acne lesion count, and in extending the length of the remission period.
Kim
Sangeun
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Department of Dermatology, Yonsei-Zium Skin Laser Clinic, Nogosan-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea. expo9406@naver.com
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D000328:Adult; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005145:Face; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011846:Radio Waves