A review of lasers and light sources in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
There are various treatment modalities for acne vulgaris including topical and oral therapy as well as microdermabrasion and chemical peels. Recently, there has been an emergence of novel laser and light sources as a means for treating acne vulgaris. This article will review the advances of laser and light sources in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Albany Medical College, Albany, NY, USA.
Arisa
A
Ortiz
Michael
M
Van Vliet
Gary P
GP
Lask
Paul S
PS
Yamauchi
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003869:Dermabrasion; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D010778:Photochemotherapy; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D000622:Aminolevulinic Acid