Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Autoimmune Thyroiditis.

Abstract

Introduction: Autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) is an autoimmune disorder that is characterized by thyroid gland dysfunction. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT), as a safe and non-invasive intervention, has gained much attention in many clinical applications including pain relief, regenerative medicine, and autoimmune. Methods: In this review, we discuss the effect of LLLT on cellular responses and its application in the treatment of AIT. Such keywords as "low-level laser therapy", "photobiomodulation" and "autoimmune thyroiditis" were used to find studies related to laser therapy in AIT in Google Scholar, PubMed and Medline databases. Results: LLLT reduced thyroid gland inflammation and inhibited immune cell trafficking. LLLT modulated inflammatory responses and improved thyroid gland regeneration. Conclusion: Investigations indicated that besides current treatment strategies, LLLT could be a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of AIT.

• Authors: Nikoo Hossein-Khannazer, Mandana Kazem Arki, Liasghar Keramatinia, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani
• Journal: Journal of lasers in medical sciences (J Lasers Med Sci) Vol. 13 Pg. e34 ( 2022) ISSN: 2008-9783 [Print] Iran
• PMID: 36743139 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2022 J Lasers Med Sci.