Phototherapy for acne vulgaris
HAYES, Inc.
Record ID 32006000941
English
Authors' objectives:
The objective of phototherapy (light therapy) for acne vulgaris is to destroy Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes), the bacterium associated with the production of inflammatory acne lesions, thereby promoting the resolution of existing acne lesions. Phototherapy is intended as an alternative to topical or systemic treatments for acne vulgaris.
Authors' methods:
Review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.hayesinc.com/
Year Published:
2005
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Phototherapy
- Propionibacterium acnes
- Acne Vulgaris
Contact
Organisation Name:
HAYES, Inc.
Contact Address:
157 S. Broad Street, Suite 200, Lansdale, PA 19446, USA. Tel: 215 855 0615; Fax: 215 855 5218
Contact Name:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Contact Email:
saleinfo@hayesinc.com
Copyright:
HAYES, Inc.
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