Coupled blue and red light-emitting diodes therapy efficacy in patients with rosacea: Two case reports

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Background: Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 5% of the world population. Therapeutic approaches to rosacea are focused on symptom suppression by means of anti-inflammatory agents. More recently, photodynamic therapy, especially light-emitting diodes, has been introduced as a valid alternative to conventional therapy. Case presentation: In the present work, we reported the efficacy and safety of light-emitting diodes therapy combining blue (480 nm) and red (650 nm) light for the treatment of two patients with papulopustular rosacea: a 22-year-old Caucasian woman and a 68-year-old Caucasian man. Conclusions: This kind of treatment could represent an effective, safer, and well-tolerated approach for the treatment of such conditions.

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Sorbellini, E., De Padova, M. P., & Rinaldi, F. (2020). Coupled blue and red light-emitting diodes therapy efficacy in patients with rosacea: Two case reports. Journal of Medical Case Reports, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-019-2339-6

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