Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2025, Vol. 58 ›› Issue (3): 209-215.doi: 10.35541/cjd.20240354
• Guidelines and Consensus • Previous Articles Next Articles
Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology; Chinese Society of Dermatology; Photomedicine Therapeutic Equipment Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment
Received:
2024-07-04
Revised:
2024-11-08
Online:
2025-03-15
Published:
2025-03-06
Contact:
Wang Xiuli; Gao Xinghua
E-mail:wangxiuli_1400023@tongji.edu.cn; gaobarry@hotmail.com
Supported by:
Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Dermatology, Chinese Society of Dermatology, Photomedicine Therapeutic Equipment Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment. Clinical application of red, blue, and yellow light therapy in dermatology: an expert consensus statement (2025 edition)[J]. Chinese Journal of Dermatology, 2025, 58(3): 209-215.doi:10.35541/cjd.20240354
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