With recent advances in the treatment of acne,
blue light acne treatment is coming on the scene as a viable option to
traditional acne treatments.
With the
recent FDA approval of the use of blue light therapy, and the fact that ultra
violet light is no longer used in blue light therapy, a new and improved form
of acne treatment has stormed onto the scene. Blue light acne treatment has
never been safer and more effective.
How does it
work?
Blue light
acne treatment works by killing acne causing bacteria, the P acnes. It is also
being used to treat inflammatory acne vulgaris in some cases. Patients receive
the blue light acne treatment is increments. It is normally an 8 session treatment
period that is usually broken down to twice a week treatments. The sessions
last approximately 15 minutes. When treating acne vulgaris the blue light may
be used in conjunction with aminolevulinic acid (ALA). Treatment will vary depending on the
severity of the acne problem.
What are
the side effects of blue light acne treatment?
There are
very few side effects associated with blue light therapy, and the side effects
that are present in some are very mild. Side effects include some temporary
pigment changes , some swelling and also dryness of the skin in the treated
areas. The blue light treatments are very gentle and do not harm surrounding
tissues in any way.
What are
the expected results from the blue light acne treatment?
After
routine treatments of about 2 to 4 weeks the majority of patients have reported
a reduction in the amount of acne that is present. When used in conjunction
with ALA it
will provide a long term solution to overactive sebaceous glands. The normal
results are a 60% reduction after 4 weeks of treatment.
Blue light
therapy can also be used in conjunction with red light therapy. The red light
promotes faster healing of the skin. It has been reported that healing occurs
up to 200% faster when blue and red light treatments are used combined. Blue
and Red light therapy is effective for about 86% of people. This treatment has
been effective for about 86% of people being treated.
Blue
light acne treatment is available from a dermatologist and the procedure
performed in their clinics. Blue light acne treatment can be purchased for home
use but it is recommended that a dermatologist oversee its use.
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