Effectiveness of IPL treatment of hyperpigmented lesions associated to cutaneous ageing through confocal microscopy imaging: results of an open study

Photoaging is the most common indication for intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments. 28 patients with hyperpigmentation due to photodamaged facial skin were included in this open study, treated with 3 to 6 sessions of a 550nm wavelenght IPL and assessed through dermatoscopic evaluation supported by confocal microscopy. The results of the study evidenced safety and effectiveness of the procedures. Dermatoscopy and confocal microscopy, in our opinion, can help clinical assessment through the detailed analysis of minor details that could not be evidenced by traditional photography