The efficacy of intense pulse light among patients with skin type III-IV in acute facial acne: the Malaysian experience

• Main Authors: Ismail, Adibah Hanim, Chin, Shih Choon, Ng, Michael Leong Toong, Kaur, Simerdip, Lakhbir Singh, Sarabdeep Singh, Mogan, Saruveish, Hatah, Ernieda
• Format: Article
• Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/95429/; https://www.e-mjm.org/2021/v76n3/index.html
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Twenty-seven adult patients, skin type III -V with mild to moderate acne, were recruited. IPL at wavelengths range of 420 - 600nm with triple pulses was administered every two weeks for a total of 3 sessions. Assessment of acne severity and improvement of treatment was based on Global Acne Grading S...