Intense pulsed light for hair, acne, redness, or spots
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a light-based device (IPL) to treat unwanted hair, acne, redness (rosacea), or age spots. It may help if you are an adult with one of these skin concerns and have a lighter skin type (not very dark). The treatment is quick and gentle, with little downtime.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have unwanted hair on legs, arms, bikini line, or underarms (for the hair reduction part).
- Your skin type is between I and V (for hair) or I and IV (for other conditions).
- Women must not be pregnant and must use birth control or be past menopause.
- You have not tanned or used self-tanners for 4 weeks before and can avoid them for 1 week after treatment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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