LED phototherapy evidence for Active inflammatory acne

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological diseases. Some topical treatments for acne used in combination, such as blue light and topical antibiotics (such as metronidazole) by needle-free jet injection (NFJI), are becoming prevalent in clinical practice, but the efficacy remains uncertain. METHODS: In order to investigate the effect of blue light combined with metronidazole by NFJI in the...

Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal Article

Abstract summary (English) Acne vulgaris (AV) is a common dermatosis that causes psychological problems. Isotretinoin is the first-line treatment for moderate-to-severe AV, but its onset of effect is delayed. Although light-based therapy is widely used in the treatment of AV, there is a lack of reports on delicate pulsed light (DPL) which has a narrow therapeutic spectrum (500-600 nm).

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Photodynamic therapy had made great progress in the treatment of acne vulgaris. However, there is no meta-analysis on the effectiveness and safety of red light therapy for acne vulgaris. OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficiency and safety of red light therapy for acne vulgaris.

Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) Acne is a dermatosis that affects almost 90% of the adolescent population worldwide and its treatment is performed with retinoids, antimicrobials, acids, and topical or systemic antibiotics. Side effects such as skin irritation in addition to microbial resistance to antibiotics are the main side effects found. Phototherapy with blue light is being used as an alternative treatment.

Journal Article, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Phototherapy for acne with a combination of blue and red light-emitting diodes (LEDs) appears to have excellent potential in treating inflammatory acne. However, a standard twice-weekly protocol administered 3 days apart may not be practical for patients. This study aims to seek the efficacy of LED treatment in moderate to severe acne, comparing between once and alternating twice-weekly...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) PURPOSE: Antibiotic use in acne treatment raises concerns about increased resistance, necessitating alternatives. We assessed the effectiveness of blue-light therapy for acne. METHODS: We analyzed randomized controlled trials comparing blue light with nonlight interventions.

Journal Article, Meta-Analysis, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Systematic Review

Abstract summary (English) The treatment of acne vulgaris poses a challenge to the dermatologist, and the disease causes emotional anxiety for the patient. The treatment of acne vulgaris may be well-suited to home-use applications, where sufferers may be too embarrassed to seek medical treatment. This randomized controlled study is designed to quantify the effectiveness of using a blue light device in a therapy combined with proprietary...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Acne vulgaris is common in Asian populations. We compared three methods of phototherapy for the treatment of moderate to severe facial acne vulgaris in Chinese patients. METHODS: Patients were randomly assigned to receive photodynamic therapy (PDT), intense pulsed light (IPL) or blue-red light-emitting diode (LED) phototherapy to the right side of the face until the inflammatory lesion count...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Blue and red light have been reported to have beneficial effects on acne. However, there has been no double-blind, randomized study of acne treatment for combined blue and red light-emitting diode (LED) devices, and the associated molecular mechanisms have rarely been investigated. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the efficacy, safety and histological changes of combined blue and red LED phototherapy for acne...

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract summary (English) INTRODUCTION: Blue-light light-emitting diode (LED) therapy has become widely used for the treatment of inflammatory acne. In this study we evaluated the efficacy of a home use blue-light LED application in improving lesions and shortening their time to clearance. METHODS: This was an IRB approved randomized self-control study.

Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial