title: Phototherapy in cosmetic dermatology.
abstract: Light therapy has been incorporated into the art of healing and cosmesis for thousands of years and currently has found utility in many areas of medicine. Various modalities of cosmetic phototherapy are detailed, as well as the indications and mechanism of action for each modality. These modalities can be used to treat many common cosmetic conditions, including acne vulgaris, solar lentigo, and melasma. Phototherapy is considered a safe and effective option in the treatment of many of these disorders.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Joshua
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Brownell
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL. Electronic address: toukasm@UIC.edu.
authors.forename: Maria M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Tsoukas
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003116:Color; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D003880:Dermatology / Q000379:methods*; D006628:Hirsutism / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D062325:Intense Pulsed Light Therapy; D014009:Onychomycosis / Q000532:radiotherapy; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D012060:Rejuvenation; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000532:radiotherapy