Physical therapy modalities such as thermal energy (radio frequency), sonic energy (ultrasound, picosecond laser), light ( intense pulsed light, fractional laser, etc.), electricity (electrical stimulation physiotherapy equipment), and acupuncture (acupuncture, microneedle, etc.) have been widely used to treat many diseases, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, rosacea etc. In some cases, these treatment methods are advantageous over traditional treatment in efficacy, side effects, and recurrence. With the development of physical treatment technologies and instruments, physical therapy has been increasingly widely used for diseases with response to currently available drugs, such as chronic familial pemphigus, melanosis, lichen planus, and so on. Regrettably, there is always a lack of deeper knowledge on the standardized selection of physical treatment indications, optimized parameters, and its mechanisms in treating skin diseases.
This Research Topic aims to provide a better understanding of the role of various physical therapies in the treatment of skin diseases. Clinical studies may provide new evidence or standards for accurate treatment of specific diseases and for individualized treatment. In addition, strictly designed clinical trials and research on mechanisms would provide guidance for clinical practice. The ultimate goal of this Research Topic is to explore the real value of physical therapy in the treatment of skin diseases.
We welcome submissions of Original Research, Review, and Perspective articles that cover any of the following aspects:
• Novel physical treatment strategies for skin diseases
• Improvements of existing physical therapy for skin diseases
• Discussion about the standards of physical technologies in treating skin diseases
• Mechanisms of physical technologies in treating skin disease
Physical therapy modalities such as thermal energy (radio frequency), sonic energy (ultrasound, picosecond laser), light ( intense pulsed light, fractional laser, etc.), electricity (electrical stimulation physiotherapy equipment), and acupuncture (acupuncture, microneedle, etc.) have been widely used to treat many diseases, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, rosacea etc. In some cases, these treatment methods are advantageous over traditional treatment in efficacy, side effects, and recurrence. With the development of physical treatment technologies and instruments, physical therapy has been increasingly widely used for diseases with response to currently available drugs, such as chronic familial pemphigus, melanosis, lichen planus, and so on. Regrettably, there is always a lack of deeper knowledge on the standardized selection of physical treatment indications, optimized parameters, and its mechanisms in treating skin diseases.
This Research Topic aims to provide a better understanding of the role of various physical therapies in the treatment of skin diseases. Clinical studies may provide new evidence or standards for accurate treatment of specific diseases and for individualized treatment. In addition, strictly designed clinical trials and research on mechanisms would provide guidance for clinical practice. The ultimate goal of this Research Topic is to explore the real value of physical therapy in the treatment of skin diseases.
We welcome submissions of Original Research, Review, and Perspective articles that cover any of the following aspects:
• Novel physical treatment strategies for skin diseases
• Improvements of existing physical therapy for skin diseases
• Discussion about the standards of physical technologies in treating skin diseases
• Mechanisms of physical technologies in treating skin disease