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April 2020 in “Journal of advanced Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences” This study investigated the use of methylene blue in a niosomal hydrogel for photodynamic treatment of acne and found that it led to significant improvement in inflammation compared to IPL treatment.
18 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” In this study, topical eflornithine reduced hair regrowth in hirsute patients following intense pulsed light therapy, suggesting it may maintain IPL-induced hair reduction over six months.
August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this systematic review, researchers examined various treatments for axillary hyperpigmentation, finding that Q-switched Nd:YAG laser and intense pulsed light showed significant improvement with minimal adverse effects; desonide and Cyperus rotundus oil were also notably effective among topical treatments.
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March 2006 in “PubMed” This article reviews treatment options for unwanted facial hair in women, noting that eflornithine 13.9% cream reduces hair growth rate and can be combined with other methods.
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October 2009 in “Photomedicine and laser surgery” This study found that intense pulsed light treatment achieved a mean of 85% hair reduction in two patients with faun tail, although local anesthesia may be needed due to severe pain associated with neurological abnormalities.