Efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy in recurrent herpes labialis management: a randomized controlled trial

CONCLUSIONS: Photobiomodulation therapy of herpes labialis reduced pain significantly faster than acyclovir, but there was no difference in healing time between the groups in light of the parameters used in this study.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: PBMT is a promising treatment that may be an effective alternative to acyclovir in the management of recurrent herpes labialis.TRIAL REGISTRATION ISRCTN: com ID: ISRCTN87606522.PMID:38376628 | DOI:10.1007/s00784-024-05541-5
Source: Herpes - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research