IPL bbl photorejuvenation evidence for Rosacea erythematotelangiectatic

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVES: To determine the effects of intense pulsed light (IPL) combined with meibomian gland expression (MGX) and topical medication on ocular rosacea and assess glutathione peroxidases (GPxs) change in the meibum after IPL treatments. METHODS: Ninety-six eyes of 48 participants with ocular rosacea were randomly assigned to either MGX with erythromycin eye ointment alone (control group) or the combination with...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the central face. While laser and energy-based devices (EBDs) are commonly used for managing vascular symptoms, comprehensive comparisons between systems are limited. This study aims to evaluate and compare the efficacy and safety of lasers and EBDs for rosacea through a systematic review and network meta-analysis (NMA).

Journal Article, Network Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Current treatment options for facial erythema associated with acne and rosacea include oral and topical treatments. Physical modalities are also commonly used recently. Combination therapy usually works better than a single therapy.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: The primary aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to synthesize and compare the clinical efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) and pulsed-dye laser (PDL) therapies for the management of rosacea. METHODS: The literatures were searched in the Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant studies investigating the use of IPL and PDL for the treatment of...

Comparative Study, Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) Background Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterised by facial erythema, oedema, telangiectasias, papules, pustules and nodules. There is a paucity of effective therapeutic modalities for the management of rosacea. Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), a modality in which flash lamps installed in an optical treatment device (head or tip) with mirrors to reflect light, has in recent times gained...

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) Previous clinical studies have shown that pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intense pulsed light (IPL) are effective for treating erythematotelangiectatic rosacea(ETR). This article aims to compare the efficacy and safety of PDL and IPL at three different wavelength bands (broad-band, single-narrow-band, and dual-narrow-band) in treating ETR. Sixty subjects with ETR were randomly categorized into four groups and received...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Comparative Study

Abstract summary (English) Rosacea is a common chronic skin disease distributed primarily around the central face. Ocular manifestations of rosacea are poorly studied, and estimates of prevalence vary widely, ranging from 6% to 72% in the rosacea population. Treatment options for ocular rosacea include lid hygiene, topical and oral antibiotics, cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, oral vitamin A derivatives, and intense pulsed light; however, a...

Systematic Review, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Demodex mites are related to some inflammatory diseases such as rosacea and blepharitis and could be harmful in patients with immunodeficiency or immunosuppression, especially notable in patients using biologic like dupilumab. In order to have an objective observation of different anti-Demodex strategies, we conducted this study, based on interventional clinical evidence with quantified Demodex mite...

Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) PURPOSE: To compare the safety and efficacy of intense pulsed light (IPL) followed by meibomian gland expression (MGX), against monotherapy of MGX. METHODS: Patients with moderate to severe meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) were 1:1 randomized to 4 sessions of intense pulse light + MGX at 2-week intervals, or 4 sessions of Sham + MGX at 2-week intervals. Both patients and examiners were blinded to the allocation.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the efficacy of photodynamic therapy (PDT) in the treatment of rosacea. METHODS: PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for articles published by February 5, 2022, using "photodynamic therapy" and "rosacea" as the keywords. RESULTS: Nine studies were included in the review.

Journal Article, Systematic Review