Kissimmee, Fla. — A pulsed dye laser (PDL) and intense pulsed light (IPL) source both have roles in a dermatology practice for esthetic and non-esthetic indications. But in a situation where a practice must decide between the two, an IPL is probably the preferred acquisition because it covers a broader range of targets, Vic A. Narurkar, M.D., said at the Orlando Dermatology & Cosmetic Conference here last fall.
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