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Research on erythema discussed by P. Papageorgiou and co-researchers.(Report)

Women's Health Weekly

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According to recent research from London, the United Kingdom, " Rosacea is a common skin condition but the treatments currently available are not satisfactory. Objectives To assess the efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) for treatment of stage I rosacea (flushing, erythema and telangiectasia)."

" Thirty-four patients were treated, 25 women and nine men, mean age 47 years. The treatment employed was IPL 515-1200 nm, with a 560 nm cut-off filter. The fluence range was 24-32 J cm(-2). Four treatments were administered on the face at 3-week intervals. Erythema values were measured at baseline and at the end of the treatment period on the cheeks and chin. Digital photographs were assessed by a consultant dermatologist on a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS). Patients' assessments were also made using a 10-point VAS. Outcome measures were repeated 6 months after treatment. After four treatments the mean reduction of the erythema values was 39% on the cheeks (P

The researchers concluded: " IPL significantly reduces erythema and telangiectasia of rosacea and this is sustained for at least 6 months."

Papageorgiou and colleagues published their study in British Journal of Dermatology (Treatment of rosacea with ...

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