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January 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Pulsed dye laser and hydrogel dressings effectively treat hypertrophic scars.
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April 2018 in “International journal of nanotechnology and nanomedicine” Low-level laser therapy effectively reduces the size of pressure ulcers compared to placebo.
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