title: Intense pulsed light therapy.
abstract: Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is an FDA-approved photo therapy for the treatment of a variety of conditions such as acne and hirsutism. It utilizes the principle of selective photothermolysis. Photothermolysis allows a specific wavelength to be delivered to a chromophore of a designated tissue while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. The results of IPL are similar to that of laser treatments but it offers the advantage of a relative low cost. It is a safe and rapid treatment with minimal discomfort to the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Rush-Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. basmd@aol.com
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Soltes
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy*; D006176:Gynecology; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000379:methods*; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010789:Phototherapy