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Pigmentation

The color of the skin is influenced by a number of pigments, including melanin, carotene, and hemoglobin. Recall that melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes, which are found scattered throughout the stratum basale of the epidermis. The melanin is transferred to the keratinocytes via melanosomes.
Melanin occurs in two primary forms: eumelanin that provides black and brown pigment and pheomelanin that provides red color. Dark-skinned individuals produce more melanin than those with pale...

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Melasma treated with intense pulsed light.

Giovanni Zoccali1, Domenico Piccolo, Piergiorgio Allegra

  • 1Department of Health Science, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Session, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, L'Aquila University, Piazzale S. Tommasi 1, Coppito, L'Aquila, Italy. zoccali.giovanni@virgilio.it

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Intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy effectively treats hypermelanosis and melasma, showing excellent or good results in over 76% of patients with minimal complications. This study highlights IPL as a safe and satisfactory treatment option for skin hyperpigmentation.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Phototherapy

Background:

  • Hypermelanosis encompasses various skin conditions causing darker, hyperpigmented areas.
  • Melasma, a common hypermelanosis, affects sun-exposed skin, particularly in females, and is linked to UV exposure, genetics, and hormones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intense pulsed light (IPL) in treating hypermelanosis and melasma.
  • To assess patient outcomes and satisfaction rates following IPL treatment.

Main Methods:

  • 38 patients diagnosed with melasma underwent IPL treatment between October 2006 and March 2008.
  • Diagnosis involved medical history, physical examination, and video microscopy.
  • Outcomes were graded (excellent, good, moderate, poor) with follow-up checks up to 1 year.

Main Results:

  • Excellent results were achieved in 47.37% of patients, and good results in 28.95%.
  • Moderate results were observed in 13.16%, and poor results in 10.52%.
  • A high overall efficacy was noted with a low incidence of complications.

Conclusions:

  • Intense pulsed light (IPL) is an effective treatment for hypermelanosis and melasma.
  • IPL offers a high success rate and excellent patient satisfaction with minimal risk.
  • The study supports IPL as a valuable therapeutic option for these skin conditions.