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Ultraviolet A/blue light-emitting diode therapy for vulvovaginal candidiasis: a case presentation
Mariana Robatto1,2, Maria Clara Pavie1,2, Igor Garcia1
1Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Av. Dom Joao VI, 275, Brotas, Salvador, Bahia, 40290-000, Brazil.
Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) may be treated with blue light therapy. This novel approach using ultraviolet A/blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) offers a potential non-drug alternative for VVC treatment.
Area of Science:
- Photomedicine
- Antimicrobial therapy
- Gynecologic infections
Background:
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common genitourinary infection in women, often treated with azole antifungals.
- Azole treatments can cause adverse reactions and lead to antifungal resistance with chronic use.
Observation:
- A pilot study investigated ultraviolet A/blue light-emitting diode (LED) therapy for VVC.
- A single session of 401 nm LED irradiation was applied to a patient with confirmed VVC.
Findings:
- The LED device emitted light in the violet and blue spectrum with minimal temperature increase (7°C).
- Post-treatment, the patient showed complete resolution of VVC symptoms and negative fungal cultures.
Implications:
- Ultraviolet A/blue LED irradiation presents a potential non-pharmacological alternative for treating VVC.
- This phototherapy warrants further investigation as a safe and effective VVC treatment modality.
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