Blue light in dermatology

M Sadowska, J Narbutt, A Lesiak - Life, 2021 - mdpi.com
Phototherapy is an important method of dermatological treatments. Ultraviolet (280–400 nm)
therapy is of great importance; however, there are concerns of its long-term use, as it can …

Light‐emitting diodes in dermatology: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials

J Jagdeo, E Austin, A Mamalis, C Wong… - Lasers in surgery …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Objective In dermatology, patient and physician adoption of light‐emitting diode (LED)
medical technology continues to grow as research indicates that LEDs may be used to treat …

The use of lasers and light devices in acne management: an update

MK Li, C Liu, JTS Hsu - American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2021 - Springer
Acne vulgaris is a disease of the pilosebaceous unit and the most common inflammatory
dermatosis worldwide. It is also associated with significant economic burden. Limitations of …

Light therapies for acne

J Barbaric, R Abbott, P Posadzki, M Car… - Cochrane Database …, 2016 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Acne vulgaris is a very common skin problem that presents with blackheads,
whiteheads, and inflamed spots. It frequently results in physical scarring and may cause …

Utilization of light‐emitting diodes for skin therapy: Systematic review and meta‐analysis

LTN Ngoc, JY Moon, YC Lee - Photodermatology …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study investigates the dermatological as well as the esthetic potential of light‐emitting
diodes (LEDs) by performing a systematic review and meta‐analysis. From the electronic …

Optical clearing of tissues: issues of antimicrobial phototherapy and drug delivery

VV Tuchin, EA Genina, ES Tuchina… - Advanced Drug Delivery …, 2022 - Elsevier
This review presents principles and novelties in the field of tissue optical clearing (TOC)
technology, as well as application for optical monitoring of drug delivery and effective …

Blue light and skin: what is the intriguing link?

A Das, A Sil, P Kumar, I Khan - Clinical and Experimental …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Blue light has garnered attention because of its ability to penetrate more deeply into the skin
layers, and induce cellular dysfunction and DNA damage. Photoageing, hyperpigmentation …

Emerging lasers and light-based therapies in the management of acne: a review

P Jean-Pierre, L Tordjman, A Ghodasara… - Lasers in medical …, 2024 - Springer
Acne vulgaris, commonly known as acne, is the most prevalent skin disorder affecting mainly
adolescents and young adults, though it can affect people of all ages, making it the most …

Light‐emitting‐diode‐based antimicrobial photodynamic therapies in the treatment of periodontitis

S Chen, L Tang, M Xu, T Chen, S Zhao… - Photodermatology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The use of light‐emitting diode (LED)‐based photodynamic therapies in the treatment of
periodontitis is increasing because these modalities are effective, safe, and painless. They …

Toluidine blue O and porphyrin-mediated photodynamic therapy on three main pathogenic bacteria of periodontitis using portable LED phototherapy device

X Jiang, Z Fan, Y Yu, C Shao, Y Suo… - Journal of Innovative …, 2015 - World Scientific
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been commonly used in treating many diseases, such as
cancer and infectious diseases. We investigated the different effects of PDT on three main …