Comparison the First and Second Generation Intense Pulsed Light Devices (IPL) Effect on Hirsutism

Document Type : Original Article(s)

Authors

1 Professor, Deartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

2 Medical Student, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

3 Dermatologist Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.

Abstract

Background: Hirsutism is one of the pravalent problems of human and so far many procedures have been suggested to treat it. Intense pulsed light (IPL) considered as one of the procedures with fewer side effects. This study aimed to compare the effect of the first generation of IPL (Lumina) with its second generation (Ellipse) on hirsutism.Methods: In this retrospective study, medical files of the patients who refered to Isfahan Espadana Lasers Center for hair removal were evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups: those treated with Lumina and those treated with Ellipse. The patients’ treatment satisfaction was evaluated during 6 months follow-up period.Finding: Medical files of 235 women were studied; 107 treated with Lumina and 128 with Ellipse. Mean satisfaction of patients in Ellipse and Lumina groups were 78.11 ± 44.49 and 71.13 ± 36.78 respectively (P < 0.05).Conclusion: Hair removal and hirsutism treatment using second generation intense pulsed light (Ellipse) is more effective than the first generation of it (Lumina).    

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Journal of Isfahan Medical School
Volume 28, Issue 124 - Serial Number 124
November and December 2011
Pages 2011-2015

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  • Receive Date: 04 April 2011
  • Revise Date: 01 November 2024
  • Accept Date: 06 April 2022

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