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IPL is effective for sun-induced hyperpigmentation, freckles, and general photodamage in lighter skin tones (Sarkar et al., It is, however, less suitable for darker skin types due to the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Home care, including sunprotection, is essential in any pigmentation treatment regimen.
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