Open-label study assessing the efficacy and tolerability of topical skincare and sun protection products following intense pulsed light treatment
| Autor: | Isabela T Jones, Isabella Guiha, Sabrina G. Fabi |
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| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Erythema medicine.medical_treatment Pain Cosmetic Techniques Dermatology Intense pulsed light 030207 dermatology & venereal diseases 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Patient satisfaction Hyperpigmentation medicine Humans business.industry Pruritus Intense Pulsed Light Therapy Skin Aging Regimen Tolerability Patient Satisfaction 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Itching Female sense organs medicine.symptom business Sunscreening Agents Cosmeceutical Facial Dermatoses |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. 17:441-447 |
| ISSN: | 1473-2130 |
| Popis: | Background The visible signs of photodamage can be improved by intense pulsed light (IPL). Active ingredients in cosmeceuticals also have effects on skin quality and pigmentation, and can camouflage post-treatment side effects. Combination therapies utilizing different treatment modalities have been shown to optimize clinical outcomes for skin rejuvenation and patient satisfaction. Aim To evaluate the efficacy of a combination of IPL with a daily topical skincare and sunscreen regimen for the treatment of facial photodamage and for the improvement of IPL treatment tolerability. Patients/methods Twenty female subjects with moderate-to-severe facial photodamage, with past history of IPL treatments, received one IPL treatment followed by the use of the topical skincare regimen for 8 weeks. An investigator assessed facial photodamage and hyperpigmentation at baseline, week 4, and week 8, and postprocedure erythema. Subject questionnaires were also administered at each visit. Results Compared to baseline, there was a significant improvement in photodamage and hyperpigmentation of bare facial skin. The application of the skincare regimen resulted in a significant reduction in post-IPL erythema, stinging/burning, and itching. The majority of patients were very satisfied or satisfied and felt the treatment regimen improved various aspects of skin quality and the tolerability of the procedure. Conclusions The addition of a topical skincare regimen after IPL treatment to the face resulted in significant improvements in facial photodamage and pigmentation, decreased post-treatment side effects, and increased tolerability. |
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