The new age of acne therapy: light, lasers, and radiofrequency.
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.


CONCLUSIONS
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.
Rotunda
Adam M
AM
Division of Dermatology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Bhupathy
Anand R
AR
Rohrer
Thomas E
TE
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010789:Phototherapy; D000078702:Radiofrequency Therapy; D012867:Skin / Q000528:radiation effects