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The Management of Melasma on Skin Types V and VI Using Light Emitting Diode Treatment.
Objective: This study investigated light emitting diode (LED) treatment for patients with melasma on darker skin types.
Background: Melasma is a common disfiguring skin condition in women which is difficult to treat and is refractory. The cause of melasma remains unclear.
Methods: In this study, 60 female participants aged between 25 and 60 years, who presented with melasma, were enrolled (n = 39.85). They were purposely assigned to two groups according to their skin types. Both groups received a total of 36 LED light treatments over a period of 9 months.
Results: Both subjective and objective results indicated a significant improvement of melasma. Statistical analyses revealed significant improvements in both groups.
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that LED is effective in managing melasma. These results will provide a basis for future therapeutic use of phototherapy to improve melasma.
期刊介绍:
Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine, and Laser Surgery (formerly Photomedicine and Laser Surgery) is the essential journal for cutting-edge advances and research in phototherapy, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and laser medicine and surgery. The Journal delivers basic and clinical findings and procedures to improve the knowledge and application of these techniques in medicine.