Low-Energy Delicate Pulsed Light Therapy for Sensitive Skin: A Retrospective Study

IF 2.3 4区医学 Q2 DERMATOLOGY

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology Pub Date : 2025-01-08 DOI:10.1111/jocd.16781

Yujie Fu, Yue Quan, Wanxing Zhao, Zhaoyang Liu, Jiao Peng, Xinyue Pang, Boyu Zhao, Lisha Tan, Quan Zhou, Lili Shao, Huiping Wang, Shuping Hou

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Abstract

Background

Sensitive skin (SS) is a multifactorial syndrome that affects about half of the world's population. However, there is no standardized treatment protocol. Photovoltaic technology has been widely used in recent years for the treatment of sensitive skin, but the efficacy of low-energy delicate pulsed light (DPL) in the treatment of sensitive skin is unknown.

Objective

To explore the efficacy and safety of low-energy DPL treatment for sensitive skin.

Methods

This study included 181 patients with SS who attended the Department of Dermatology from January 2019 to January 2022. All patients were treated with DPL (5.0–6.8 J/cm²). Patients received varying durations of DPL, with 4-week intervals based on the severity of their condition. Sensitivity scores at baseline and final treatment were collected using a 10-item sensitivity scale (SS-10). Facial erythema was assessed through the Clinician Erythema Assessment Scale (CEA) based on facial photographs taken at each visit. VISIA-CR was used to visualize and analyze facial redness at baseline and after the final treatment, and erythema values were recorded. Adverse reactions were documented during each treatment session.

Results

Among 181 patients, 86 were SS alone, 32 were rosacea with SS, 32 were acne with SS, and 31 were dermatitis with SS. A significant difference was observed between patients' baseline and final SS-10 scores (p < 0.001). Statistically significant differences were found between the patients' CEA scores at different visits (p < 0.001). Clinical photographs demonstrated significant improvements in facial redness and skin color. VISIA-CR analysis showed a considerable reduction in erythema values at the final treatment visit compared to baseline (p < 0.001). No obvious adverse effects were observed in any of the patients.

Conclusion

Low-energy DPL is an effective and safe treatment for sensitive skin.

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低能量精细脉冲光治疗敏感皮肤：回顾性研究。

背景：敏感性皮肤（SS）是一种多因素综合征，影响着世界上大约一半的人口。然而，目前尚无标准化的治疗方案。近年来，光伏技术被广泛应用于敏感皮肤的治疗，但低能量精细脉冲光（DPL）在敏感皮肤治疗中的效果尚不清楚。目的：探讨低能DPL治疗敏感皮肤的疗效和安全性。方法：本研究纳入2019年1月至2022年1月在皮肤科就诊的181例SS患者。所有患者均接受DPL （5.0-6.8 J/cm2）治疗。患者接受不同时间的DPL治疗，根据病情的严重程度间隔4周。采用10项敏感性量表（SS-10）收集基线和最终治疗时的敏感性评分。根据每次就诊时拍摄的面部照片，通过临床医生红斑评估量表（CEA）评估面部红斑。使用VISIA-CR对基线和最终治疗后的面部红肿进行可视化和分析，并记录红斑值。在每次治疗期间记录不良反应。结果：181例患者中，单纯SS 86例，酒渣鼻伴SS 32例，痤疮伴SS 32例，皮炎伴SS 31例，患者基线与最终SS-10评分差异有统计学意义(p)。结论：低能DPL治疗敏感皮肤有效、安全。

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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology DERMATOLOGY-

CiteScore

4.30

自引率

13.00%

发文量

818

审稿时长

>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology publishes high quality, peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of cosmetic dermatology with the aim to foster the highest standards of patient care in cosmetic dermatology. Published quarterly, the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology facilitates continuing professional development and provides a forum for the exchange of scientific research and innovative techniques. The scope of coverage includes, but will not be limited to: healthy skin; skin maintenance; ageing skin; photodamage and photoprotection; rejuvenation; biochemistry, endocrinology and neuroimmunology of healthy skin; imaging; skin measurement; quality of life; skin types; sensitive skin; rosacea and acne; sebum; sweat; fat; phlebology; hair conservation, restoration and removal; nails and nail surgery; pigment; psychological and medicolegal issues; retinoids; cosmetic chemistry; dermopharmacy; cosmeceuticals; toiletries; striae; cellulite; cosmetic dermatological surgery; blepharoplasty; liposuction; surgical complications; botulinum; fillers, peels and dermabrasion; local and tumescent anaesthesia; electrosurgery; lasers, including laser physics, laser research and safety, vascular lasers, pigment lasers, hair removal lasers, tattoo removal lasers, resurfacing lasers, dermal remodelling lasers and laser complications.