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Review
. 2015 Jun;17(3):122-8.
doi: 10.3109/14764172.2014.988727. Epub 2014 Dec 23.

Acne vulgaris and light-based therapies

Sophie Momen  1 , Firas Al-Niaimi
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Review

Acne vulgaris and light-based therapies

Sophie Momen et al. J Cosmet Laser Ther. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is a common condition which remains challenging to treat in some cases. Laser and light-based therapies offer an alternative to medical therapies with the advantage of high compliance and relatively low side-effect profile. Light-based therapies in acne exert their effects through photochemical, photothermal, or a combination of both mechanisms. This article explains the mode of action for each light-based modality and examines the current evidence in this field.

Keywords: PDT; lasers and light sources.

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