Home Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Device Is a Useful Tool to Decrease Hair Burden in Pilonidal Patients – A Case Series

    Somin Jo, Claire Abrajano, Bill Chiu
    Studysummary This case series reports that home use of intense pulsed light devices may effectively reduce hair burden and prevent recurrence of pilonidal disease in patients unable to regularly attend clinic sessions.
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