THE USE OF LED AS AN ENHANCER IN THE TREATMENT OF ACNE VULGAR: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is characterized as a dysfunction of the sebaceous glands, responsible for plugging the ostia, causing inflammation in the skin and, often, emotionally disturbing the affected patients. In this study, the benefits of using LEDs with blue and red visible light will be listed as an element capable of enhancing the treatment of this condition, taking into account the importance of continuing research that proves such efficiency. The objective of the article is to mention and describe the possible benefits of using LED with blue and red visible light to enhance the efficiency of acne vulgaris treatment. The study is a literature review, using professional scientific books and articles from the Google Scholar search platform that addressed the description of the characteristics of acne vulgaris, its conventional treatment and new perspectives on the use of LEDs for this purpose. therapy. As a result, the best texts and scientific experiments found in the books and articles researched were selected, in addition to the elimination of excerpts that were not very relevant or dissociated from the research, so that it was possible to assemble a complete and pertinent literature review. In conclusion, several benefits of using blue and red LEDs to assist in the current treatment of acne vulgaris were noted, but the need for more studies and experiments to better understand and expand their use is reaffirmed.