Efficacy of Intense Pulsed Light Therapy in the Treatment of Facial Acne Vulgaris: Comparison of Two Different Fluence

Abstract

Objective: Objective of study is to compare efficacy of two fluencies normal and subnormal of IPL on facial acne vulgaris.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the dermatology department of Nishtar Hospital Multan, from January 2020 to December 2020.

Materials and Methods: Study was conducted on 60 patients, normal fluence was used on right side of face and subnormal was used on left side of face. Number of lesions was used to calculate reduction in lesion. SPSS version 23 was used for data analysis.

Results: Excellent results were obtained in 15.0% of patients in right side and 10% in left side. The most common side effect noted in both left and right side was itching i.e. 76.7% and 68.3% respectively. (p=0.021).

Conclusion: IPL is safe and effective option for inflammatory acne vulgaris with minimal reversible side effects. Both fluencies subnormal and normal fluence are equally.