Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Treating Mild Acne

By Sarah Lee

With the new FDA approval for using 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 operates by removing acne producing 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 definitely depend on how bad the acne problem is.

What are the side effects of blue light acne treatment?

There are not too many side effects linked to 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 considered gentle and don't harm surrounding tissues.

What are the expected results from the blue light acne treatment?

After routine treatments of around four weeks most patients have reported a decrease 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 acne therapy may also be utilized in conjuction 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 type of treatment has been useful for around 86% of individuals being treated.

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