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Energy-Based Devices in Treatment of Acne Vulgaris
Marc Z Handler1, Bradley S Bloom, David J Goldberg
1*Dermatology, Rutgers University-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey; †Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of NY and NJ, New York, New York; ‡Department of Dermatology, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, New York, New York.
Background:
Acne vulgaris is a chronic dermatologic complaint with a multifactorial cause. Traditionally, antibiotics and retinoids have been used to manage the condition; patient compliance has been an ongoing issue. A variety of energy-based devices have been reported to be effective in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Objective:
To review and summarize the current literature specific to treatment of acne vulgaris with energy-based devices.
Methods:
A review of the current literature of energy-based devices used for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Results And Conclusions:
Although limited randomized controlled trials for the treatment of acne have been performed, significant clinical improvement of acne vulgaris, especially of inflammatory lesions, has been demonstrated with a variety of energy-based devices. Newer approaches may lead to even better results.
