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Rosacea is a chronic skin condition characterized by a background flushing tendency, progressing to persistent erythema and telangiectasia. The distribution on the face affects seriously the self-esteem of the patients. Among the range of treatment options the most effective is believed to be intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment.The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy and safety of IPL treatment by evaluation the degree of changes of quality of life (QoL) of patients before and after treatment.Methods: The presented monocentric, prospective study includes 52 out-patients, with rosacea who were treated with IPL treatment. The efficacy was evaluated by comparing the impact of the disease on the QoL of patients before and after the treatment.ResultsThe DLQI score before treatment was 11, 68±2.39 (median 11.00; IQR 4.00-20.00) and two weeks after the last session of IPL treatment was 8.36±1.19 (median 8.00; IQR 4.00-19.00). Therefore IPL treatment improved the QoL of rosacea patients.Conclusion: The IPL treatment is a useful method of treatment which satisfied patients with rosacea.
Rosacea, IPL, Dermatological Life Quality Index
Rosacea, IPL, Dermatological Life Quality Index
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