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Treatment of acne vulgaris with a pulsed dye laser: a randomized controlled trial.
Author: ChoSoyun, FisherGary J, HamiltonTed, HammerbergCraig, JohnsonTimothy M, KangSewon, KarimipourDarius J, OrringerJeffrey S, SchumacherWendy, VoorheesJohn J
Original Abstract of the Article :
CONTEXT: The high prevalence of acne vulgaris and its significant morbidity underscore the need for convenient, low-risk, and efficacious therapy. Treatment with various lasers has been reported to improve acne. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical efficacy of pulsed dye laser therapy in the treatme...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15199033
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Pulsed Dye Laser Therapy: A New Approach to Acne Vulgaris
The quest for effective and safe treatments for [acne vulgaris] continues, with researchers exploring various innovative approaches. This [randomized controlled trial] investigated the clinical efficacy of [pulsed dye laser therapy] in treating [acne vulgaris]. The authors conducted a [split-face design] study, comparing the outcomes of laser treatment on one side of the face to [untreated] control skin on the other side.
No Significant Improvement Observed in Acne Lesions
The results indicate that [pulsed dye laser therapy] did not result in a significant improvement in [acne lesions] after [12 weeks] of treatment. The authors observed no significant differences in [lesion counts] between the [laser-treated] and [untreated] sides of the face. This finding challenges the notion that [pulsed dye laser therapy] is an effective treatment for [acne vulgaris].
A Desert of Uncertainty: Future Directions for Acne Research
This research, like a vast, barren desert of [dermatological] knowledge, highlights the need for further investigation into the potential benefits of [pulsed dye laser therapy] for [acne vulgaris]. The authors suggest that more research is needed before this [laser therapy] can be recommended as a viable treatment option. The search for effective and safe treatments for [acne vulgaris] continues, and ongoing research holds the promise of revealing new and innovative approaches to address this common skin condition.
Dr.Camel's Conclusion
This research, like a mirage in the desert of [acne treatment], raises questions about the effectiveness of [pulsed dye laser therapy]. While the findings suggest that this approach may not be effective, it serves as a reminder that the quest for effective acne treatments continues. Further research is necessary to explore alternative therapies and to pave the way for a brighter future for those struggling with acne.
Date :
- Date Completed 2004-06-18
- Date Revised 2016-10-17
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