Combined 400-600nm and 800-1200nm Intense Pulsed Phototherapy of Facial Acne Vulgaris
Knight, J.. M.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 18(11): 1116-1122
2019
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 31741354 Document Number: 17977
Background and Objective: Laser and light-based therapies are relatively new treatment options for acne vulgaris patients. Intense pulsed light (IPL) is believed to exploit the photosensitivity of P. acnes residing in the pilosebaceous units at lower wavelengths and induce anti-inflammatory effects by influencing cytokine release at higher wavelengths. Our study aimed to assess the clinical safety and efficacy of a novel dual-band "notch" acne filter (400-600nm and 800-1200nm) in improving inflammatory and non-inflammatory lesions in patients presenting with mild-to-moderate acne.
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