Abstract
Intense pulsed light (IPL) is a high-intensity, polychromatic, noncoherent light source used to treat a variety of skin conditions. It is frequently used to treat vascular lesions using the principles of selective photothermolysis, and it is often the technique of choice due to its range of effective wavelengths. When used properly, it can be more effective than vascular lasers with fewer side effects such as purpura and scarring, and may reach deeper targets within the skin with its longer wavelengths. The various cutoff filters and energy settings make IPL a versatile and indispensible tool in dermatology.
