Clinical Efficacy of Phototherapy on Pruritis with Dermatopathic Patients | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||
| Article 207, Volume 90, Issue 2, January 2023, Pages 3346-3349 PDF (224.87 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2023.291355 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Asmaa A. Mohamed; Rokaia A. Toson; Ahmed M. Omar; Nessrien A. Abd El Rashid | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: A frequent skin condition associated with diabetes called diabetic dermopathy may also be associated with neuropathy. The neurological and dermatologic systems are often linked in the pathophysiology of diabetic itch. Objective: This research evaluated the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and polarized light therapy (PLT) in treating diabetes patients' pruritus and dermopathy. Subjects and Methods: This study included forty patients. They were split randomly into two groups with an equal number of people; Group (A): Received low level laser therapy along with medical care (Using antibiotic creams for all patients) for eight weeks; three sessions per week. While, Group (B): Received polarized light along with medical care (Using antibiotic creams for all patients) for eight weeks; three sessions per week. Before and following the treatment, pruritus was measured. Results: This study found no significant differences of low level laser therapy and polarized light therapy in their favourable effects on diabetic dermopathy and itching (p > 0.05). Conclusion: Both low-level laser therapy and polarised light therapy are secure approaches that effectively treat pruritus and dermopathy. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Low level laser; Polarized light; Pruritus; Dermopathy; Diabetes | ||
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