Evidence for Laser- and Light-Based Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
- 1 September 2008
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Frontline Medical Communications, Inc. in Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery
- Vol. 27 (3), 207-211
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sder.2008.07.005
Abstract
Acne is a very prevalent skin disorder, affecting more than 85% of adolescents and often continuing into adulthood. Active acne and its sequelae, especially permanent scarring, may cause longstanding psychological or emotional harm in patients. Novel and promising treatments with laser/light devices (such as blue light, red light, pulsed dye laser, infrared lasers, light-emitting diodes, and pulsed light) have been reported to have varying degrees of efficacy for treatment. The authors compiled a summary of evidence-based literature on laser/light treatment for acne to assist clinicians to more appropriately identify treatment options, should they choose to supplement current medical antiacne therapies.Keywords
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