Burning, paradoxical hypertrichosis, leukotrichia and folliculitis are four major complications of intense pulsed light hair removal therapy

Radmanesh, Mohammad; Azar-Beig, Mohsen; Abtahian, Arash; Naderi, Amir H.

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“…Laser epilation is done in both medical and non‐medical settings and by caregivers with various levels of medical and technical education. The procedure's most common side effects are hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation secondary to burning, as well as hair stimulation 1–3. We describe a series of 36 patients who developed a unique side effect, a delayed and persistant urticarial rash, from laser epilation after a long follow‐up.…”

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Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow‐up in 36 patients

Landa¹,

Corrons²,

Zabalza

et al. 2012

Lasers Surg Med

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Persistent urticaria is a rare side effect of laser epilation. Rupture of the hair follicle by laser heat may trigger a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in a subset of predisposed allergic patients. An antigen from the disrupted hair follicle may be the triggering factor. To prevent this side effect, we recommend that laser epilation in allergic patients be preceded by an extended laser patch test, which should be evaluated 24-48 hours later. Preventive prednisone should be prescribed to patients who develop an urticarial rash on the test area.

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Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow‐up in 36 patients

Landa¹,

Corrons²,

Zabalza

et al. 2012

Lasers Surg Med

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“…No significant complications or adverse events were reported. Radmanesh et al [18] investigated the side effects of IPL (Lumina, Lynton Lasers, London, UK) for hair removal among 1,000 female hirsute patients. Patients were treated every 4-6 weeks for eight sessions or more (fluence: 16-30 J/cm 2 , according to Fitzpatrick skin types and tolerance) and followed-up lasted up to 20 months.…”

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Intense pulsed light (IPL): A review

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Background: Intense pulsed light (IPL) devices use flashlamps and bandpass filters to emit polychromatic incoherent high-intensity pulsed light of determined wavelength spectrum, fluence, and pulse duration. Similar to lasers, the basic principle of IPL devices is a more or less selective thermal damage of the target. The combination of prescribed wavelengths, fluences, pulse durations, and pulse intervals facilitates the treatment of a wide spectrum of skin conditions. Objective: To summarize the physics of IPL, to provide guidance for the practical use of IPL devices, and to discuss the current literature on IPL in the treatment of unwanted hair growth, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, acne vulgaris, and photodamaged skin and as a light source for PDT and skin rejuvenation. Methods: A systematic search of several electronic databases, including Medline and PubMed and the authors experience on intense pulsed light. Results: Numerous trials show the effectiveness and compatibility of IPL devices. Conclusion: Most comparative trials attest IPLs similar effectiveness to lasers (level of evidence: 2b to 4, depending on the indication). However, large controlled and blinded comparative trials with an extended follow-up period are necessary. Lasers Surg. Med. 42:93-104, 2010.

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“…The incidence varies from 1-10.5%. [42][43][44] The mechanism of this is unclear and is thought to be due to subtherapeutic thermal energy applied to the hair follicles.…”

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Intense Pulsed Light Devices in the Asian Skin

Lim¹

2011

Textbook of Laser and Light Dermatology in the Asian Skin

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Burning, paradoxical hypertrichosis, leukotrichia and folliculitis are four major complications of intense pulsed light hair removal therapy

Abstract: Burning and its sequellae, leukotrichia, paradoxical hypertrichosis and folliculitis are four major side effects of IPL hair removal therapy in our study.

Cited by 54 publications

References 16 publications

Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow‐up in 36 patients

Urticaria induced by laser epilation: A clinical and histopathological study with extended follow‐up in 36 patients

Intense pulsed light (IPL): A review

Intense Pulsed Light Devices in the Asian Skin

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