The present disclosure relates to methods for reducing scarring of wounds. The methods comprising topically applying on the wound a biophotonic composition followed by illumination of the applied biophotonic composition with actinic light, wherein the method comprises the following schedule: (a) a period of from about 1 day to about 4 weeks during which, at least once every week the biophotonic composition is topically applied onto the wound and is illuminated for a period of at least 5 minutes, followed by a rest period of less than about a week； and (b) repeating step (a) over a period of at least 4 weeks.
