Could photobiomodulation be used for treatment of rosacea?

• Published in: Lasers in medical science Vol. 40; no. 1; p. 250
• Main Authors: Boaretto Netto, José Carlos, Cardoso Borges, Ana Julia, Gomes Farias, Thayssa, de Souza da Fonseca, Adenilson
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Springer London 29.05.2025; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Animals; Data analysis; Dentistry; Effectiveness; Erythema; Extracellular matrix; Health services; Humans; Immune system; Inflammatory diseases; Irradiation; Lasers; Low-Level Light Therapy - methods; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Optical Devices; Optics; Pathophysiology; Photonics; Quality of life; Quantum Optics; Radiation sources; Review; Rosacea; Rosacea - radiotherapy; Skin diseases; Skin lesions; Low-power laser; Light-emitting diode; Photobiomodulation; Rosacea

Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by facial skin lesions, including flushing, persistent erythema, papules, telangiectasia, and phymatous changes, affecting 5.5% of the world’s population. Rosacea causes disfigurement and emotional ramifications and affects quality of life. The...