195 citations
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January 2008 in “Photochemistry and Photobiology” This review discusses the effects of visible light on human skin, highlighting its role in pigmentation, thermal damage, and the treatment of several skin conditions, while noting limited sunscreen protection against it; no new clinical results are reported.
2 citations
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December 2020 in “Journal of Chitwan Medical College” This study found that cutaneous infections and infestations were the most common skin conditions among elderly Nepalese patients, followed by eczema/dermatitis, with no cases of skin cancer detected.
65 citations
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November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology” This study observed that phototherapy is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for childhood dermatoses, particularly for psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.
10 citations
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September 1994 in “International Journal of Dermatology” This case report describes three Iranian men with gradual reddish-brown pigmentation on their cheeks and preauricular areas since childhood, unresponsive to sunblocks and topical steroids.
144 citations
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December 2017 in “Pigment cell & melanoma research” This review suggests that melasma may be a photoaging skin disorder affecting genetically predisposed individuals, which could significantly influence its treatment and prevention strategies.