SynthesisArchives of dermatological research2022
Home-based devices in dermatology: a systematic review of safety and efficacy.
Synthesis in Archives of dermatological research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
25 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 46 citations in OpenAlex.
- Topical, light-based, and complementary interventions for acne: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Visible Light in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgeryPooled it
- Evaluating the Effectiveness and Safety of Home Facial Antiaging Beauty Devices Based on Meridian and Acupoint Theory.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness and Safety of Combined Use of Home-Based Radiofrequency Device and Arbutin Cream in Melasma and Facial Rejuvenation.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Trial
- Efficacy and safety of a home-use handheld multi-energy-based device for skin rejuvenation: clinical, ex vivo, and histological studies.Lasers in medical science · 2024Trial
- Hidden harms of home pore extractors: A call for caution in the age of at-home dermatologic devices.Dermatology online journal · 2026Article
- Topical Lipolytic Enzymes Combined With a Multichannel Energy‑Based Device for Cellulite Treatment: A Randomized Exploratory Pilot Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Home intense pulsed light (IPL) device is a useful tool to decrease hair burden in pilonidal patients - a case series.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- The Influence of Popular Media on Public Interest in Red-Light Therapy: Longitudinal Trend Analysis.JMIR dermatology · 2025Article
- Energy-Based Skin Rejuvenation: A Review of Mechanisms and Thermal Effects.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025Review
- Hardware tools in dermatology: a gateway to accessible treatment.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2025Article
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- Bridging clinic to home: domestic devices in dermatological diagnostics and treatments.Frontiers in digital health · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of 675-nm Wavelength Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia Among Indian Patients: Clinical Experimental Study.JMIR dermatology · 2024Article
- High-powered 675-nm laser: Safety and efficacy in clinical evaluation and in vitro evidence for different skin disorders.Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2024Article
- Outstanding user reported satisfaction for light emitting diodes under-eye rejuvenation.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Article
- Keep an Eye on At-Home Devices: Energy-Based Acne and Anti-Aging Devices are Associated with Ocular Adverse Events in a Retrospective Analysis Using the MAUDE Database.Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2024Article
- Protective Effect of Red Light-Emitting Diode against UV-B Radiation-Induced Skin Damage in SKH:HR-2 Hairless Mice.Current issues in molecular biology · 2024Article
- Unlocking the Power of Light on the Skin: A Comprehensive Review on Photobiomodulation.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Healthcare Provider Administration of Biologics for Patients with Plaque Psoriasis: Literature Review and Clinical Considerations.The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology · 2023Review
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Authors and funding
6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
Funding
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Abstract
There is increasing demand for home-based devices for the treatment of dermatologic conditions and cosmesis. Commercially available devices include intense pulsed light, laser diodes, radiofrequency, light-emitting diodes, and ultraviolet B phototherapy. The objective of this report is to evaluate the current evidence regarding the efficacy and safety of home-based devices for the treatment of skin conditions. A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, and Cinahl was conducted on November 9, 2020 using PRISMA guidelines. Original research articles that investigated the efficacy and safety of home-based devices for dermatologic use were included. Bibliographies were screened for additional relevant articles. Strength of evidence was graded using the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine guidelines. Clinical recommendations were then made based on the quality of the existing literature. After review, 37 clinical trials were included-19 were randomized controlled trials, 16 were case series, and 2 were non-randomized controlled trials. Ultimately, from our analysis, we recommend the home-based use of intense pulsed light for hair removal, laser diodes for androgenic alopecia, low power radiofrequency for rhytides and wrinkles, and light-emitting diodes for acne vulgaris. Trials investigating ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis revealed mixed evidence for home treatments compared to clinic treatments. All devices had favorable safety profiles with few significant adverse events. Limitations to our review include a limited number of randomized controlled trials as well as a lack of data on the long-term efficacy and safety of each device.
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