Is Low-Level Laser Therapy Useful as an Adjunctive Treatment for Canine Acral Lick Dermatitis? A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Sham-Controlled Study

    January 2021 in “ Veterinary dermatology ”
    Amy H. Schnedeker, Lynette K. Cole, Sandra F. Diaz … Joshua B. Daniels
    Studysummary This study found that adding low-level laser therapy to conventional treatment for canine acral lick dermatitis significantly increased hair growth compared to conventional therapy alone, but did not significantly reduce licking behavior.
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