Energy-Based Devices in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.
BACKGROUND
Acne vulgaris is a chronic dermatologic complaint with a multifactorial cause. Traditionally, antibiotics and retinoids have been used to manage the condition; patient compliance has been an ongoing issue. A variety of energy-based devices have been reported to be effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris.


OBJECTIVE
To review and summarize the current literature specific to treatment of acne vulgaris with energy-based devices.


METHODS
A review of the current literature of energy-based devices used for the treatment of acne vulgaris.


CONCLUSIONS
Although limited randomized controlled trials for the treatment of acne have been performed, significant clinical improvement of acne vulgaris, especially of inflammatory lesions, has been demonstrated with a variety of energy-based devices. Newer approaches may lead to even better results.
*Dermatology, Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey; †Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ, New York, New York; ‡Department of Dermatology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.
Marc Z
MZ
Handler
Bradley S
BS
Bloom
David J
DJ
Goldberg
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*
D017319:Photosensitizing Agents