Irvine, Calif. -- Fluorescent-pulsed light technology hit the U.S. cosmetic and dermatology market recently, drawing some favorable reviews. According to sources and users of the flash-lamp-based system for removing hair, treating hyperpigmentation, and treating vascular lesions, the device operates at significantly lower temperatures than traditional intense-pulsed light systems, achieving effective results in a speedy fashion with fewer complications to patients.

The technology now is available in the United States from Alderm LLC NA, Irvine, Calif., which owns the North American rights to market the patented "fluorescent polymer technology." Its treatment device, ...