Light and laser therapy for acne: sham or science? facts and controversies

Abstract: It has long been known that light is helpful in acne. Teens recognize that summer sun diminishes pimples, and wise pharmaceutical companies (which is limiting) know that a drug trial ending in sunny months will have an elevated placebo response.

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Light and laser therapy for acne: sham or science? facts and controversies

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