Effectiveness and safety of narrow-band intense pulsed light on erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1671-0290.2024.06.002
- VernacularTitle:窄谱强脉冲光治疗面颈部毛囊性红斑黑变病的疗效及安全性
- Author:
Hualing SHI
1
;
Erjia ZHANG
;
Yiping GE
;
Mengli ZHANG
;
Tong LIN
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院 北京协和医学院 皮肤病医院激光科，南京 210042
- Keywords:
Intensive pulsed light;
Erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli;
Efficacy;
Safety
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology
2024;30(6):528-531
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of narrow-band intense pulsed light in the treatment of erythromelanosis follicularis faciei et colli (EFFC).Methods:The patients with EFFC, diagnosed at the Department of Cosmetic Laser Surgery, Hospital for Skin Disease, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College, from January 2017 to December 2022, were retrospectively evaluated. There were 28 patients, including 24 males and 4 females. They ranged in age from 15 to 35 (21.0±4.2) years. All patients received three sessions of narrow-band intense pulsed light treatments, with intervals of 1-2 months. A follow-up visit was completed 1-2 months after three treatments, and efficacy was evaluated. Two dermatologists assessed the clinical improvement in erythema, pigmentation, and follicular papules on a 4-point scale (0=0-25% improvement, 1=26%-50% improvement, 2=51%-75% improvement, and 3=76%-100% improvement). Adverse events were also recorded.Results:A total of 28 patients received three sessions of narrow-band intense pulsed light treatments and were followed-up. After three treatments, the mean improvement scores for erythema, follicular papules, and pigmentation were (2.02±0.65), (1.38±0.59) and (0.80±0.61) respectively. Among these patients, 67.9% (19/28) experienced over 50% improvement in erythema, 39.3% (11/28) showed over 50% improvement in follicular papules, and 7.1% (2/28) demonstrated over 50% improvement in pigmentation. No blisters and scars were formed.Conclusions:Narrow-band intense pulsed light is a safe and effective treatment for patients with EFFC, particularly for those presenting with erythema.
