Home-Based Devices in Dermatology: A Systematic Review of Safety and Efficacy

    May 2021 in “ Archives of Dermatological Research ”
    Marc Cohen, Evan Austin, Natasha Masub … Jared Jagdeo
    Studysummary This study concluded that while home-based intense pulsed light, laser diodes, radiofrequency, and light-emitting diode devices are recommended for certain skin conditions, ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis showed mixed evidence compared to clinic treatments.
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