Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Akira Kawada
Department of Dermatology,
Faculty of Medicine, 377-2 Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka 589-8511
Japan
Research Article
Clinical Effectiveness of Broad-band Infrared Light Therapy for Wrinkles and Skin Laxity of the Face
Author(s): Ayaka Hirao, Ryoko Morita and Akira KawadaAyaka Hirao, Ryoko Morita and Akira Kawada
Background: Infrared light therapy, as a nonablative phototherapy, is known to improve wrinkles and skin laxity. Objectives: To investigate the efficacy and tolerability of broad-band infrared light therapy in patients with wrinkles and skin laxity of the face.
Methods: We performed an open study in 29 patients who received broad-band infrared light therapy with onemonth interval up to 5 times.
Results: Twenty-one percent of patients had marked improvement, 30% had moderate improvement, and 28% had slight improvement in wrinkles at the corners of the eyes, while 21% unchanged. Wrinkle grades in the tested area significantly reduced more than pre-treatment (p<0.005). Thirty-one percent of patients had marked improvement, 31% had mo.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000233