ReviewDermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]2019
Radiofrequency Therapy and Noncosmetic Cutaneous Conditions.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022.Japanese journal of radiology · 2026Guideline
- Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Lymphatic Malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.The Journal of dermatology · 2026Guideline
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and lymphangiomatosis 2022.Surgery today · 2026Guideline
- Japanese clinical practice guidelines for vascular tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric SocietyGuideline
- Radiofrequency Microneedling-Mediated Enhancement in Percutaneous Delivery of Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide: An In Vivo Quantitative Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Management of Lymphangioma Circumscriptum via Combined Laser Therapy in Pigmented Skin: A Case Report.The American journal of case reports · 2026Article
- Japanese Clinical Practice Guidelines for Vascular Tumors, Vascular Malformations, Lymphatic Malformations, and Lymphangiomatosis 2022.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Review
- The Landscape of Radiofrequency Technology for Skin Rejuvenation.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Recent advances in the treatment of acne using radiofrequency techniques.Lasers in medical science · 2024Review
- The Role of Physical Therapies in Wound Healing and Assisted Scarring.International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Review
- Presence of Differences in the Radiofrequency Parameters Applied to Complex Pressure Ulcers: A Secondary Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Skin Biophysical Parameters and Angiogenesis Using CD34 as a Biomarker in Older Diabetic Women Treated with Radiofrequency.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe need for noninvasive methods in treatment of cutaneous disease has continued to evolve exponentially. Amidst the search for technologies, radiofrequency (RF) has proven efficacious in numerous skin disease processes. Although RF is well known for its cosmetic utility, its mechanism is valued in the treatment of many noncosmetic cutaneous conditions of various etiologies.
objectiveTo identify and describe studies in which RF was used to treat noncosmetic skin conditions and to explore the potential of this modality for further application in dermatologic diseases. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe PubMed database was used to find relevant articles.
resultsThis search strategy yielded 54 articles that met the eligibility criteria. Noncosmetic indications discussed in these articles include varicose veins (n = 10,550), lymphangioma circumscriptum (n = 72), cutaneous neoplasms (n = 42), cutaneous leishmaniasis (n = 743), acne and acne scarring (n = 158), non-acne scarring (n = 43), primary axillary hyperhidrosis (n = 76), and acute and chronic wounds (n = 94).
conclusionTreatment with RF is an effective, generally noninvasive modality with a relatively short postprocedure recovery time and little potential for severe adverse effects in the treatment of several cutaneous conditions. Further clinical studies would prove useful to assess the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of this treatment.
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