Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light Hidradenitis Suppurativa.

Abstract

Lasers and intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment are useful for the treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Carbon dioxide lasers are used for cutting or vaporization of the affected area. It is a effective therapy for the management of severe and recalcitrant HS with persistent sinus tract and scarring, and can be performed under local anesthesia. HS has a follicular pathogenesis. Lasers and IPL targeting the hair have been found useful in treating HS by reducing the numbers of hairs in areas with HS. The methods have few side effects, but the studies are preliminary and need to be repeated.

• Authors: Ditte M Saunte, Jan Lapins
• Journal: Dermatologic clinics (Dermatol Clin) Vol. 34 Issue 1 Pg. 111-9 (Jan 2016) ISSN: 1558-0520 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 26617364 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Cicatrix (etiology, therapy)
• Hair Removal (methods)
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa (complications, therapy)
• Humans
• Intense Pulsed Light Therapy (methods)
• Laser Therapy (methods)
• Lasers, Gas
• Low-Level Light Therapy (methods)