A Mini Review on Photobiomodulation: Novel Approach

October 2022 in “ Journal of Pharmaceutical Negative Results ”

Grisha Rajesh Ratnani, Vishnu Vardhan

photobiomodulation PBM non-thermal laser treatment wavelengths of light cell function proliferation migration tissue regeneration dermatological conditions biphasic dose-response laser types

Studysummary This review examines the therapeutic effects of photobiomodulation on severe medical illnesses but reports no new clinical results; it emphasizes its potential in neurology, pulmonology, inflammation, dermatology, wound healing, and oncology. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.

The mini-review from 3 years ago examined the literature on photobiomodulation (PBM), a non-thermal laser treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light for therapeutic effects. PBM was found to influence cell function, proliferation, migration, and tissue regeneration, showing promising results in treating neurological, pulmonary, inflammatory, dermatological, wound healing conditions, and oncology. The therapy utilized a biphasic dose-response approach, tailoring specific laser types and wavelengths to each condition to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes.

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