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Use of intense pulsed light in the treatment of scars
Author(s) -
Cartier H
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of cosmetic dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.626
H-Index - 44
eISSN - 1473-2165
pISSN - 1473-2130
DOI - 10.1111/j.1473-2165.2005.00157.x
Subject(s) - intense pulsed light , scars , hypertrophic scars , erythema , medicine , dermatology , surgery
Summary 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. Conclusion Intense pulsed light source with the correct outputs is an effective tool for the treatment and improvement of inflamed, hypertrophic, and colloidal scars.