Light therapy may improve future treatment strategies for over 6 million people affected by burns worldwide. Effective management of injuries has been a concern for burn specialists for a long time. Photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy has gained attention recently and can play a key role in burn injury management. This therapy activates the endogenous latent TGF-β 1 protein to accelerate the wound healing process.
What is PBM? Red and near-infrared light therapy is a non-invasive, low-dose biophotonic treatment to relieve pain and promote healing. This low-dose light therapy activates endogenous TGF-β1 (transforming growth factor) protein which controls tissue regeneration, cell growth, and division. Approved by the FDA in 2002 for pain relief, PBM has been effectively used as a therapy to treat: Cancer-associated oral mucositis Age-related macular degeneration Alzheimer’s disease In…
