Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Marotti, J; Sperandio, FF; Fregnani, ER; Aranha, AC; de, Freitas, PM; Eduardo, Cde, P.
High-intensity laser and photodynamic therapy as a treatment for recurrent herpes labialis.
Photomed Laser Surg. 2010; 28(3): 439-44.
Doi: 10.1089/pho.2009.2522
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- OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to report the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (RHL) using a high-intensity laser or methylene blue (MB)-mediated photodynamic therapy (PDT) in combination with low-level laser therapy (LLLT). MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four clinical cases of patients diagnosed with RHL are described in this report. Two patients were subjected to high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) followed by LLLT, and two patients received MB-mediated PDT, again followed by LLLT. LLLT was conducted at 24, 48, 72 h, and 7 d after HILT or PDT. Patients were followed up after 6 mo. RESULTS: Throughout the follow-up period, all patients reported pain relief and did not show any signs or symptoms of RHL. A favorable healing process was observed in all cases. None of the patients reported pain as a consequence of the treatment. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that HILT and MB-mediated PDT, in combination with LLLT, may constitute a benefit when treating vesicles in RHL.
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