Table I.
Total efficacy rates of the IPL experimental group at 1-month follow-up intervals.
| Month | Effective | Markedly improved | Improved | Ineffective | Total (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 (0.00) | 0 (0.00) | 19 (17.76) | 88 (82.24) | 17.76 |
| 2 | 0 (0.00) | 12 (11.21) | 12 (11.21) | 83 (77.57) | 22.43 |
| 3 | 17 (15.89) | 13 (12.15) | 12 (11.21) | 65 (66.75) | 39.25 |
| 4 | 35 (32.71) | 21 (19.63) | 16 (14.95) | 35 (32.71) | 67.29 |
| 5 | 48 (44.86) | 27 (25.23) | 18 (16.82) | 14 (13.08) | 86.92 |
| 6 | 71 (66.36) | 22 (20.56) | 9 (8.41) | 5 (4.67) | 95.33 |
Data are presented as n (%) unless stated otherwise. Number of patients at each follow-up, n=107.