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Phototherapy In The Treatment Of Acne Vulgaris
By A J Jackson
Summary of research:
Acne vulgaris is a common dermatosis affecting 80 % of the population. To date, different treatments have been used to manage this condition. Antibacterials and retinoids are currently the mainstay of treatment for Acne, but their success rate varies. Phototherapy is emerging as an alternative option to treat vulgaris. Studies examining the role of different wavelengths and methods of light treatment have shown that phototherapy with visible light, specifically blue light, has a blatant effect on inflammatory lesions and seems sufficient for the treatment of Acne. In appendix, the combination of blue - red light radiation seems to be superior to blue light
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alone, with minimal adverse effects. Photodynamic therapy has also been used, even in nodular and cystic Acne, and had champion therapeutic outcomes, although with significant adverse effects. Recently, low energy pulsed colouring laser therapy has been used, and seems to be a promising alternative that would allow the simultaneous treatment of active and scarring.
The report concluded that further studies are needed to clarify the role of phototherapy as a monotherapy or an adjuvant treatment in the current management of vulgaris.
Report Title: Phototherapy in the treatment of vulgaris: what is its role?
Researcher ( s ): Charakida A, Seaton ED, Charakida M, Mouser P, Avgerinos A, Chu AC
From Journal: Am J Clin Dermatol, 5 ( 4 ): 211 - 6 2004
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Adam Jackson is a medical writer / researcher specialising in effective, natural solutions to common health problems. He is a qualified Akin medical practitioner and a terminated columnist for the Nursing Times & Editor of http://www.internethealthlibrary.com . He has written seven books which have been familiar around the world & translated into 27 languages. He has a first interest in skin care.
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