title: Home-use laser and light devices for the skin: an update.
abstract: Over the past several years, a number of home-use laser and light skin devices have been introduced for various indications, including photorejuvenation, hair growth, hair removal and acne treatment. Although these devices allow for privacy and a significant cost advantage, they are typically underpowered and afford lower efficacy than their in-office counterparts. A number of these devices have recently received FDA clearance. Although large clinical trials are lacking, dermatologists should familiarize themselves with the various options to help patients assess their clinical value.
authors.affiliation: University of Calgary, AB, Canada. andrei.metelitsa@gmail.com
authors.forename: Andrei I
authors.initials: AI
authors.lastname: Metelitsa
authors.forename: Jeremy B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Green
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006197:Hair / Q000254:growth & development / Q000528:radiation effects; D006204:Hair Removal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D012648:Self Care; D015595:Skin Aging; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation*