Photobiomodulation CME Part I: Overview and Mechanism of Action
Photobiomodulation (PBM), previously known as low-level laser light therapy, represents a non-invasive form of phototherapy that utilizes wavelengths in the red light (RL, 620-700 nm) portion of the visible light (VL, 400-700 nm) spectrum and the near-infrared (NIR, 700-1440 nm) spectrum. PBM is a promising and increasingly used therapy for the treatment of various dermatologic and non-dermatologic conditions. Photons from RL and NIR are absorbed by endogenous photoreceptors including mitochondrial cytochrome C oxidase (COX).
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Jalal Maghfour, David M. Ozog, Jessica Mineroff, Jared Jagdeo, Indermeet Kohli, Henry W. Lim Tags: Continuing Medical Education Source Type: research
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