Abstract: Efficacy of Laser and Light Therapy for the Treatment of Non-Atrophic Scars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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brown pigmentation was reduced from 73.77 ± 12.69% to 69.15 ± 13.56% (p = 0.042) in the BF group, with a decrease in total dark spots from 20.47 ± 16.57 to 13.76 ± 12.04 (p = 0.010). No significant changes in total redness or brown pigmentation occurred in either of the control groups (p = 0.75 and 0.89). At 90 days, VAS scores were significantly improved for radiance, brown spots and dryness in the AIF group (p < 0.05), with no significant changes in the placebo group. Radiance, softness and overall quality scores were significantly improved in the BF group. The BF placebo group reported significant improvements in brown spot and dryness scores.
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