| The new age of acne therapy: light, lasers, and radiofrequency. | |
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PMID: 16020203 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Current treatments for acne vulgaris include topical and oral medications that counteract microcomedone formation, sebum production, Propionibacterium acnes, and inflammation. Concerns about the short- and long-term consequences of these medications, along with technological advancements, have to significant progress in the management of acne. These developments include light, laser, and radio frequency, which may offer faster onset of action, equal or greater efficacy, and greater convenience than traditional approaches. CONCLUSION: Research emphasizing long-term follow-up and comparative, randomized trials is necessary to determine whether these emerging technologies will become a viable alternative to standard therapies such as antibiotics. |
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Authors:
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Adam M Rotunda; Anand R Bhupathy; Thomas E Rohrer |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy : official publication of the European Society for Laser Dermatology Volume: 6 ISSN: 1476-4172 ISO Abbreviation: J Cosmet Laser Ther Publication Date: 2004 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-15 Completed Date: 2005-08-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101136419 Medline TA: J Cosmet Laser Ther Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 191-200 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA. |
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Acne Vulgaris
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therapy* Humans Laser Therapy* Phototherapy* Radio Waves / therapeutic use* Skin / radiation effects |
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