Audit of 75 patients of hirsutism treated with Intense Pulse Light (IPL) in Dermatology Department, Mayo Hospital Lahore
Keywords:
Intense Pulse Light (IPL), Audit, HirsutismAbstract
Objective: Hirsutism is a common issue in dermatology affecting 5- 10% of females during their reproductive years and is characterised by excessive terminal hair in male pattern. It causes significant psychological and emotional stress in females. The objective of the study is to evaluate the percentage of patients achieving satisfactory outcomes and to determine incidence of side effects.
Methods: This clinical audit was done at dermatology unit II Mayo Hospital, Lahore over a period of 3 months, on 75 patients of hirsutism, all treated with intense pulse light (IPL). Data of 75 patients was retrospectively analyzed. Variables extracted including age, association with Poly Cystic Ovarian syndrome (PCOs), number of sessions done and power range.
Results: The study population had a mean age of 28.48±8.09 years with a wide range spanning from 16 to 64 years. After evaluation it was noticed that 58.67% (n=44) of patients experienced a satisfactory response to intense pulse light and the majority of patients reported no side effects (n=64).
Conclusion: This audit revealed that IPL appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for hirsutism with a significant proportion achieving satisfactory outcomes.
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