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Low-Level Laser Therapy for Herpesvirus Infections: A Narrative Literature Review
1O.K. Skobelkin State Scientific Center of Laser Medicine Under the Federal Medical Biological Agency, Studencheskaya Str., 40, Moscow 121165, Russia.
Journal of Lasers in Medical Sciences
|November 4, 2021
Summary
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) shows promise for treating herpesvirus infections. Combining LLLT with topical antivirals and specific laser blood irradiation techniques offers the most effective therapeutic approach.
Area of Science:
- Photomedicine
- Virology
- Dermatology
Background:
- Herpesvirus infections are globally prevalent with varied clinical presentations.
- Current treatments for herpesvirus infections are not consistently effective, necessitating novel therapeutic strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the therapeutic effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on herpesvirus infections.
- To explore the mechanisms of LLLT and its impact on herpesvirus pathological pathways.
Main Methods:
- A narrative review of existing scientific literature was conducted.
- Analysis of studies detailing the mechanisms of laser light action on herpesvirus infections.
Main Results:
- LLLT demonstrates potential as a prospective treatment for herpesvirus infections.
- Optimizing LLLT methodology and combining it with antiviral medications is crucial for improved outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Combining LLLT on skin lesions with topical antiviral agents is effective.
- Integrating laser ultraviolet blood illumination (LUVBI) and intravenous laser blood irradiation (ILBI) enhances therapeutic efficacy.
