scholarly journals Blue-Light Therapy for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 545-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Mae Scott ◽  
Paulina Stehlik ◽  
Justin Clark ◽  
Dexing Zhang ◽  
Zuyao Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Blue Light ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Light Therapy

The Efficacy of Blue Light versus the Combination of Blue and Red Light Therapy in the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leila Kharazi ◽  
Sahar Dadkhahfar ◽  
Hoda Rahimi ◽  
Mehdi Gheisari ◽  
Nikoo Mozafari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blue Light ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Red Light ◽  
Light Therapy

scholarly journals Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzi S. Y. Mansu ◽  
Haiying Liang ◽  
Shefton Parker ◽  
Meaghan E. Coyle ◽  
Kaiyi Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Methodological Quality ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Acupuncture Group ◽  
Lesion Count ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Reporting Requirements ◽  
Auricular Acupressure

Purpose. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the current best available evidence of the efficacy and safety of acupuncture and related therapies for acne vulgaris. Methods. Eleven English and Chinese databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acne vulgaris compared to pharmacotherapies, no treatment, and sham or placebo acupuncture. Methodological quality was assessed using Cochrane Collaboration’s risk of bias tool. Meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan software. Results. Twelve RCTs were included in the qualitative review and 10 RCTs were included in meta-analysis. Methodological quality of trials was generally low. The chance of achieving ≥30% change in lesion count in the acupuncture group was no different to the pharmacotherapy group (RR: 1.07 [95% CI 0.98, 1.17]; I2=8%) and ≥50% change in lesion count in the acupuncture group was not statistically different to the pharmacotherapy group (RR: 1.07 [95% CI 0.98, 1.17]; I2=50%). Conclusions. While caution should be exercised due to quality of the included studies, acupuncture and auricular acupressure were not statistically different to guideline recommended treatments but were with fewer side effects and may be a treatment option. Future trials should address the methodological weaknesses and meet standard reporting requirements stipulated in STRICTA.

scholarly journals The effects of light therapy on sleep problems: A systematic review and meta-analysis

2016 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 52-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette van Maanen ◽  
Anne Marie Meijer ◽  
Kristiaan B. van der Heijden ◽  
Frans J. Oort
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sleep Problems ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Light Therapy
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