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Variable pulsed light treatment of melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation - a pilot study
Anna Augustyniak1, Anna Erkiert-Polguj, Helena Rotsztejn
1Department of Cosmetology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Lodz , Lodz , Poland.
Summary
Variable pulsed light (VPL) therapy effectively lightened hyperpigmentation in most patients. This treatment showed significant improvement and high patient satisfaction, making it a promising option for aesthetic concerns.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Aesthetic Medicine
- Phototherapy
Background:
- Hyperpigmentation disorders present a significant aesthetic challenge.
- Various therapeutic modalities exist for treating hyperpigmentation.
- Variable Pulsed Light (VPL) offers a pulsed light treatment alternative.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct a mexametric evaluation of Variable Pulsed Light (VPL) treatment for hyperpigmentation.
- To assess patient satisfaction with VPL therapy for hyperpigmentation disorders.
Main Methods:
- The study included eighteen women diagnosed with hyperpigmentation disorders.
- VPL therapy was administered twice over a three-week period.
- Mexametric measurements were taken three times to evaluate treatment efficacy.
Main Results:
- Thirteen out of eighteen patients experienced lightening of hyperpigmented lesions.
- Twelve patients reported good to excellent outcomes following VPL therapy.
- Greater therapeutic effects were observed in patients with initially more severe hyperpigmentation.
Conclusions:
- Variable Pulsed Light (VPL) therapy demonstrates effectiveness in treating hyperpigmentation.
- Patient satisfaction is a crucial factor in assessing the success of VPL treatment.
- VPL therapy is a viable option for managing hyperpigmentation disorders.
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