SynthesisSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2021
Effect of Blue Light on Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review.
Synthesis in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 17 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Who cites it
17 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 43 citations in OpenAlex.
- Topical, light-based, and complementary interventions for acne: an overview of systematic reviews.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Exploiting endogenous Protoporphyrin IX for Photodynamic inactivation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.Journal of fluorescence · 2026Article
- Lighting the way or casting new shadows? A One Health perspective on light-based technologies against clinically important antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Article
- Anticancer Effects of Combined Blue Light and Ionizing Irradiation.Current issues in molecular biology · 2025Article
- Combining 675 nm Laser with Isotretinoin for Enhanced Acne Vulgaris Treatment Outcomes.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Self-care methods use for acne treatment among health science students.Exploratory research in clinical and social pharmacy · 2025Article
- Emerging Innovations in Acne Management: A Focus on Non-Pharmacological Therapeutic Devices.Journal of Korean medical science · 2025Review
- Photobiomodulation in fibroblasts: from light to healing through molecular pathways, omics and artificial intelligence.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2025Review
- High-Efficiency Frequency Doubling Blue-Laser VECSEL Based on Intracavity Beam Control.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Illuminating microflora: shedding light on the potential of blue light to modulate the cutaneous microbiome.Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2024Review
- Could violet-blue lights increase the bacteria resistance against ultraviolet radiation mediated by photolyases?Lasers in medical science · 2023Review
- Visualization of Phototherapy Evolution by Optical Imaging.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Photobiomodulation with Blue Light on Wound Healing: A Scoping Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- An insight into photodynamic therapy towards treating major dermatological conditions.Journal of drug delivery science and technology · 2022Article
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- Photothermal Biomodulated Autologous PRP Combined with Laser and LED Phototherapy for Acne Sequelae: A Report of Three Illustrative Cases.Case reports in dermatologyArticle
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Authors and funding
12 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Acne is a dermatosis that affects almost 90% of the adolescent population worldwide and its treatment is performed with retinoids, antimicrobials, acids, and topical or systemic antibiotics. Side effects such as skin irritation in addition to microbial resistance to antibiotics are the main side effects found. Phototherapy with blue light is being used as an alternative treatment. Our objective was to analyze the use of blue light to treat inflammatory acne. We conducted a systematic literature review, following the recommendation PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and MetaAnalyses), including in the sample randomized clinical trial studies that compared blue light with another intervention as control. The research was carried out in the PUBMED and WEB of SCIENCE databases and the methodological quality of the studies evaluated were made by the Cochrane Collaboration Bias Risk Scale. After the exclusion of duplicates, the titles and abstracts of 81 articles were evaluated, and 50 articles were selected for full reading, including in the review at the end 8 articles. Studies have shown significant improvements in the overall picture of acne. It is concluded that despite the great potential in its use in the treatment of acne, there is a need for more detailed trials on the effect of blue light on the treatment of inflammatory acne.
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