IPL vs PDL in treatment of facial erythema: A split face study
Lasers and noncoherent intense pulse light sources effectively treat vascular lesions. Intense pulsed light (IPL) a nonablative treatment for photorejuvenation, uses a flashlamp which emits noncoherent light between 400 and 1400 nm. The light may be filtered to target a specific chromophore. The pulsed dye laser (PDL) at 595 nm, has been the historical standard of care in the treatment of facial erythema. We sought to determine whether IPL may be used in lieu of PDL in reducing facial erythema.
Journal of cosmetic dermatology