Photomedicine and laser surgery
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Photomed Laser Surg · Jan 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialVitiligo treatment with monochromatic excimer light and tacrolimus: results of an open randomized controlled study.
Narrow band ultraviolet B (UVB) is an effective and safe option for the treatment of vitiligo. However, a complete and long-lasting repigmention of vitiligo patches is difficult to achieve. Combined treatments with novel sources of phototherapy and topical agents represent possible new strategies. ⋯ Our results demonstrate that the combination treatment of 0.1% tacrolimus ointment plus 308-nm MEL and 308-nm MEL monotherapy are effective, safe, and well tolerated for the treatment of vitiligo compared to treatment with vitamin E. Furthermore, this study suggests that an association with topical immunomodulators could enhance the clinical response in vitiligo, especially in more resistant anatomical sites.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Dec 2011
Case ReportsEffect of low-level laser therapy in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome: a case series.
The aim of this study was evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome (BMS) patients. ⋯ LLLT may be an alternative treatment for the relief of oral burning in patients with BMS.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Oct 2011
Treatment of persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP) with a low-level energy diode laser.
The purpose of this study was to test the therapeutic efficacy of low- level energy diode laser on persistent idiopathic facial pain (PIFP). ⋯ Low-level energy diode laser may be an effective treatment for PIFP.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Sep 2011
Evaluation of the effects of polarized light (λ400-200 nm) on the healing of third-degree burns in induced diabetic and nondiabetic rats.
The study evaluated, by light microscopy, the repair process on third-degree burns on diabetic and nondiabetic rats, illuminated or not, with a polarized light (PL) source. ⋯ Our results suggest that the use of PL (10.2 J/cm(2)) improves the healing of third-degree burns on both diabetic and nondiabetic animals.
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Photomed Laser Surg · Aug 2011
Carbon dioxide (CO2) laser-assisted microdiscectomy for extraforaminal lumbar disc herniation at the L5-S1 level.
The purpose of this study was to analyze the surgical outcomes of carbon dioxide (CO(2)) laser-assisted microdiscectomy for extraforaminal lumbar disc herniations (EFLDH) at the L5-S1 level. ⋯ CO(2) laser-assisted microdiscectomy for EFLDH at the L5-S1 level showed satisfactory surgical results at the 1-year follow-up.