Topical 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Combined With Intense Pulsed Light in the Treatment of Photoaging

Abstract

The adjunctive use of 5-ALA in the treatment of facial photoaging with IPL provides significantly greater improvement in global photodamage, mottled pigmentation, and fine lines than treatment with IPL alone, without a significant increase in adverse effects. This combination treatment enhances the results of photorejuvenation and improves patient satisfaction.