The Effects of Narrowbands of Visible Light Upon Some Skin Disorders: A Review

    December 2015 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Andrew Greaves
    Studysummary This review discusses the effectiveness of non-thermal, non-ablative devices like light-emitting diodes in treating various skin and hair conditions but reports no new clinical findings.
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