Effects of photobiomodulation on oxidative stress in rats with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The present study aimed to evaluate photobiomodulation effects on oxidative stress in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2). Thirty-one male Wistar rats were used and divided into 4 groups: group 1 - animals without diabetes mellitus 2 without laser 21 J/cm (C-SHAM), group 2 - animals with diabetes mellitus 2 without laser 21 J/cm (C-DM2), group 3 - animals without diabetes mellitus 2 with laser 21 J/cm (L-SHAM), group 4 - animals with diabetes mellitus 2 with laser 21 J/cm (L-DM2). The protocol was performed 5 days/week, for 6 weeks.

Safety and patient subjective efficacy of using galvanopuncture for the treatment of striae distensae.

Background: Striae distensae are linear atrophic dermal scars with associated epidermal atrophy. This recurrent skin disorder causes a significant cosmetic and psychologic concern and remains a therapeutic challenge, especially when they are mature and hypopigmented (striae alba).

Aims: In this prospective single-center study, we evaluated the efficacy, safety, and patient's satisfaction of galvanopuncture for the treatment of striae alba.