Phototherapy with Light Emitting Diodes: Treating a Broad Range of Medical and Aesthetic Conditions in Dermatology

The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Glynis Ablon¹ 

[1] Dr. Ablon is with the Ablon Skin Institute and Research Center in Manhattan Beach, California.

关键词: Light-emitting diodes;    phototherapy;    photodynamic therapy;    skin rejuvenation;    acne vulgaris;    periorbital wrinkles;   

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学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Matrix Medical Communications, LLC

【 摘 要 】

Within the field of dermatology, advances in the use of light emitting diodes (LEDs) have led to their clinical application for a variety of medical and cosmetic uses. Of note, one phototherapy device has demonstrated beneficial effects over a range of clinical applications (Omnilux™; GlobalMed Technologies, Glen Ellen, California). The study included a literature review of published studies. Using LEDs with frequencies of 415nm (blue), 633nm (red), and 830nm (infrared), this device has demonstrated significant results for the treatment of medical conditions, including mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris, wound healing, psoriasis, squamous cell carcinoma in situ (Bowen’s disease), basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, and cosmetic applications. Although photodynamic therapy with the photosensitizer 5-aminolevulinic acid might cause stinging and burning, phototherapy is free of adverse events. We determined that phototherapy using LEDs is beneficial for a range of medical and aesthetic conditions encountered in the dermatology practice. This treatment displays an excellent safety profile.

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