Saturday, September 16, 2006
IPL (photoderm) and cancer? No link in animal experiments
A recent study looks at the occurrence of carcinogenesis (cancer) in animals exposed to Intense Pulsed Light. Since the introduction of IPL, many have wondered whether there could be the potential to increase likelihood of skin cancer. This is only one step in addressing that question, but an important one.
Carcinogenesis related to intense pulsed light and UV exposure: an experimental animal study.
The study concludes:
"IPL rejuvenation has no carcinogenic potential itself and does not influence UV-induced carcinogenesis. UV exposure influences the occurrence of side effects after IPL rejuvenation in an animal model."
As always, avoid UV expose in the months before and after IPL to reduce the chance of side-effects.
Carcinogenesis related to intense pulsed light and UV exposure: an experimental animal study.
The study concludes:
"IPL rejuvenation has no carcinogenic potential itself and does not influence UV-induced carcinogenesis. UV exposure influences the occurrence of side effects after IPL rejuvenation in an animal model."
As always, avoid UV expose in the months before and after IPL to reduce the chance of side-effects.
