Intense pulsed light therapy in the management of hereditary benign telangiectasia

Br J Plast Surg. 2004 Jul;57(5):453-5. doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2003.11.023.

Abstract

Hereditary benign telangiectasia is an idiopathic condition that causes considerable cosmetic embarrassment but has eluded successful treatment due to its extensive nature. We report a case of hereditary benign telangiectasia of the lower limbs in which the challenge of treating an extensive vascular lesion is met by using an Intense pulsed light (IPL) source.

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leg
  • Middle Aged
  • Phototherapy / methods*
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome