Novel Photopneumatic Therapy for the Treatment of Rosacea

Background: Rosacea is a common skin condition, but the currently available treatments are not satisfactory. Objective: We wanted to assess the efficacy and safety of photo-pneumatic therapy (PPx), which delivers pneumatic energy and broadband light (400~1,200 nm), for the treatment of erythematotel...

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Published in:Annals of dermatology 2009-09, Vol.21 (3), p.268
Main Authors: Jun Hyung Kim, Seung Ho Chang, Mi Kyung Cho, Bang Soon Kim
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Photopneumatic therapy
Rosacea
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Summary:Background: Rosacea is a common skin condition, but the currently available treatments are not satisfactory. Objective: We wanted to assess the efficacy and safety of photo-pneumatic therapy (PPx), which delivers pneumatic energy and broadband light (400~1,200 nm), for the treatment of erythematotelangiectatic rosacea. Methods: Twenty two patients with erythematotelangiectatic rosacea were treated 3~5 times with PPx. Three independent dermatologists evaluated the efficacy of PPx by comparing the photographs taken before and after treatment. Patient self-assessment was also done by interviews. Results: The photographic assessment by the dermatologists of the improvement showed that >50% improvement occurred in 64% (14/22) of the patients. The specific categories of improvement were as follows: poor (75% improvement), 3 patients. Based on the patients` self-assessment, 20 patients (91%) acknowledged an improvement. Conclusion: PPx is an effective and safe treatment option for erythematotelangiectatic rosacea. (Ann Dermatol 21(3) 268~273, 2009)
ISSN:1013-9087
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