Magdalena Sadowska, Joanna Narbutt, Daniel Nolberczak, Magdalena Ciążyńska, Małgorzata Skibińska, Dorota Sobolewska-Sztychny, David Aubert, Aleksandra Lesiak
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Abstract
Introduction: Ultraviolet-free (UV-free) blue light phototherapy has emerged as a promising option due to its reported efficacy and minimal adverse effects. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of full-body blue light irradiation in both adult and pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis (AD), assessing its impact on skin condition and mood regulation by investigating serum concentrations of serotonin and kynurenine pathway metabolites.
Methods: 20 patients (age 9-45) with moderate and severe AD were included in the study. Treatment consisted of 10 irradiations with Full Body Blue device (453 nm). Serum concentrations of serotonin, quinolinic acid, kynurenic acid, tryptophan, and kynurenine were measured before and after irradiations.
Results: After 10 sessions of full blue light therapy (453 nm) statistically significant improvements were observed in Eczema Area Severity Index (EASI 13.16 vs. 8.65; p = 0.00016), SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCORAD 44.99 vs. 23.73; p < 0.00001), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS 6.53 vs. 3.95; p = 0.00251), 10-item pruritus severity scale (13.32 vs. 7.05; p < 0.00001). Moreover, statistically significant decrease in Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) was noted (14.37 vs. 7.42; p = 0.00351). Additionally, increase in the serum concentration of serotonin was observed after completing 10 irradiation sessions (median 139.77 mg/ml vs. 274.92 mg/ml; p < 0.00001).
Conclusion: Blue light may be a promising and safe treatment in patients with AD. It might also positively influence mood. Further investigations are needed to confirm those findings.
简介：无紫外线（UV-free）蓝光光疗因其疗效好、不良反应小而成为一种很有前景的选择。本研究旨在评估全身蓝光照射对成人和儿童特应性皮炎（AD）患者的疗效，并通过调查血清中血清素和犬尿氨酸途径代谢物的浓度，评估其对皮肤状况和情绪调节的影响。治疗包括使用全身蓝光设备（453 纳米）照射 10 次。测量照射前后血清中血清素、喹啉酸、犬尿酸、色氨酸和犬尿氨酸的浓度：经过 10 次全蓝光治疗（453 nm）后，湿疹面积严重性指数（EASI 13.16 vs. 8.65; p = 0.00016）、SCORing 特应性皮炎（SCORAD 44.99 vs. 23.73; p 结论：蓝光可能是一种很有前途的治疗方法：蓝光可能是一种对注意力缺失症患者很有前景且安全的治疗方法。它还可能对情绪产生积极影响。需要进一步的研究来证实这些发现：试验注册：ClinicalTrials.gov标识符，NCT06516783。
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Dermatology and Therapy is an international, open access, peer-reviewed, rapid publication journal (peer review in 2 weeks, published 3–4 weeks from acceptance). The journal is dedicated to the publication of high-quality clinical (all phases), observational, real-world, and health outcomes research around the discovery, development, and use of dermatological therapies. Studies relating to diagnosis, pharmacoeconomics, public health and epidemiology, quality of life, and patient care, management, and education are also encouraged.
Areas of focus include, but are not limited to all clinical aspects of dermatology, such as skin pharmacology; skin development and aging; prevention, diagnosis, and management of skin disorders and melanomas; research into dermal structures and pathology; and all areas of aesthetic dermatology, including skin maintenance, dermatological surgery, and lasers.
The journal is of interest to a broad audience of pharmaceutical and healthcare professionals and publishes original research, reviews, case reports/case series, trial protocols, and short communications. Dermatology and Therapy will consider all scientifically sound research be it positive, confirmatory or negative data. Submissions are welcomed whether they relate to an International and/or a country-specific audience, something that is crucially important when researchers are trying to target more specific patient populations. This inclusive approach allows the journal to assist in the dissemination of quality research, which may be considered of insufficient interest by other journals. The journal appeals to a global audience and receives submissions from all over the world.
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