Topical 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Combined With Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Photoaging

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Authors

Ashish C. Bhatia · ILC Dover (United States)

Brigitte Stewart · Chestnut Hill College

Abstract

The adjunctive use of 5-ALA in the treatment of facial photoaging with IPL provides significantly greater improvement in global photodamage, mottled pigmentation, and fine lines than treatment with IPL alone, without a significant increase in adverse effects. This combination treatment enhances the results of photorejuvenation and improves patient satisfaction.

Topics & Keywords

Dermatologic Treatments and Research Skin Protection and Aging melanin and skin pigmentation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Archives of Dermatology

Volume 141, Issue 10, pp. 1247-52

DOI: 10.1001/archderm.141.10.1247

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