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ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2025

Effective management of acne fulminans: Two case reports highlighting fluorescent light energy therapy.

Jose Luis López Estebaranz, Matteo Bordignon, Roberta Tardugno, Michael Canova Engelbrecht Nielsen

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Article in Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Jose Luis López EstebaranzDermomedic Clinic, University Hospital Fundación Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain.
Matteo BordignonPoliambulatorio San Gaetano, Research Unit, Skin Team, Thiene, Italy.
Roberta TardugnoDepartment of Pharmacy - Drug Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9309-5966
Michael Canova Engelbrecht NielsenFast-Q, Frederiksberg, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5044-4441

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcne vulgaris stands as a prevailing skin condition among adolescents worldwide.

objectivesThe primary aim in addressing acne is to manage it effectively, preventing the occurrence of permanent scarring. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis case report outlines the experiences of two adolescent boys grappling with acne fulminans. Initial treatments encompassed isotretinoin, corticosteroids, and doxycycline, until they were discontinued due to their ineffectiveness and the emergence of adverse side effects such as headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Subsequently, fluorescent light energy (FLE) therapy was introduced to tackle these severe cases.

resultsAfter 4 months of FLE therapy, the patients exhibited significant improvements in their condition. Six months post treatment initiation, both patients have sustained a symptom free state, marked by the absence of active lesions.

conclusionFLE therapy effectively treated the acne fulminans cases reported and could be considered as a valid treatment option.

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Acne VulgarisAdolescentHumansMalePhototherapySeverity of Illness IndexTreatment Outcomeacne fulminansbiophotonic therapyfluorescent light energylesionscar

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PMID39665249
PMCPMC11699507

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