Annals of family medicine
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Annals of family medicine · Nov 2019
Review Meta AnalysisBlue-Light Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Antibiotic use in acne treatment raises concerns about increased resistance, necessitating alternatives. We assessed the effectiveness of blue-light therapy for acne. ⋯ Methodological and reporting limitations of existing evidence limit conclusions about the effectiveness of blue light for acne. Clinicians and patients should therefore consider the balance between its benefits and adverse events, as well as costs.