Application of a new intense pulsed light device in the treatment of photoaging skin in Asian patients.
BACKGROUND
Intense pulsed light (IPL) technology has long been used in the treatment of photoaging skin.


OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a new IPL device in the treatment of photoaging skin in Asian patients.


METHODS
One hundred fifty-two Chinese women with photoaging skin were enrolled in this open-labeled study. Subjects received four IPL treatments at 3- to 4-week intervals. Changes of photoaging were evaluated using a global evaluation, an overall self-assessment, a Mexameter, and a Corneometer.


RESULTS
One hundred thirty-nine of 152 patients (91.44%) experienced a score decrease of 3 or 2 grades, according to the dermatologist. One hundred thirty-six of 152 patients (89.47%) rated their overall improvement as excellent or good. The mean skin melanin index (MI) and erythema index values deceased with each session. MI on forehead and EI on cheilion decreased most significantly. Adverse effects were limited to mild pain and transient erythema.


CONCLUSIONS
IPL treatment is a safe and effective method for photoaging skin in Asian patients. Adverse effects were minimal and acceptable.
Li
Yuan-Hong
YH
Department of Dermatology, No 1 Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, PR China.
Wu
Yan
Y
Chen
John Zs
JZ
Gao
Xing-Hua
XH
Liu
Mei
M
Shu
Chun-Mei
CM
Dong
Guang-Hui
GH
Chen
Hong-Duo
HD
D000328:Adult; D044466:Asian People; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007834:Lasers; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012060:Rejuvenation; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000528:radiation effects*