title: The Application of Far-Infrared in the Treatment of Wound Healing: A Short Evidence-Based Analysis.
abstract: Far-infrared (FIR) radiation therapy has been used for soothing effect in wound treatment. Studies have shown that FIR could enhance wound healing processes in rat models. Although these research results supported that FIR may play an important for wound healing, it had no consensus in clinical practices. It is suggested that more persuasive systemic clinical researches are needed to explore the effectiveness of FIR therapy for wound healing.
authors.affiliation: China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Yu-Hsin
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Lin
authors.affiliation: China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan li.tsa2@msa.hinet.net.
authors.forename: Tzong-Shiun
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research; D006801:Humans; D007259:Infrared Rays / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000528:radiation effects*
keywords: clinical research; far-infrared; wound healing