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    Photobiomodulation: The Clinical Applications of Low-Level Light Therapy

    January 2021 in “ Aesthetic Surgery Journal ”
    Graeme E. Glass
    Studysummary This review suggested that low-level light therapy using red/near-infrared light could be a safe and effective treatment for various skin and hair conditions, though more robust trials are needed to solidify its clinical utility.
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