Clinical efficacy of combined blue and red phototherapy in treatment of acne vulgaris

VernacularTitle:红-蓝光联合治疗寻常痤疮的疗效
Author: Ting JIANG ; Jun LI ; Jun REN
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Blue light; Red light; Acne
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2010;16(5):320-322
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective Acne vulgaris remains a major problem in dermatological practice. Phototherapy for acne with blue and red light-emitting diode (LED) arrays has recently attracted attention.The aim of this study is to observe the clinical effect of the blue and red light combination phototherapy on acne. Methods 65 individuals were recruited: 25 females and 5 males. Patients underwent treatment of 20-25 minutes blue light and 5-10 minutes combined light treatment twice per week. Continuous irradiation for 4 weeks was as 1 session. Mild acne vulgaris was treated for 1 session, moderate and severe acne were treated for 1 or 2 sessions. Results After system treatment, the acne lesion was reduced apparently without side effect. The effective rate of mild acne vulgaris, moderate acne vulgaris and severe acne vulgris was 80 %, 89.4 % and 88.2 %, respectively. Conclusion The combination of blue and red light-emitting diode therapy for acne vulgaris is effective. This therapy is convenient without side effect, and it is a new preferable modality for the treatment of acne.