Acne Treatment by Blue light
Blue light has already been shown to improve the appearance of acne scarring.
To add to this a more recent technique, adding extra wave
lengths to the light had doubled the effect, not only reducing
the bacteria that cause acne but also reducing the production
of sebum by the sebaceous glands.
Indications
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Light to medium cases of inflamed stubborn acne, (face &
body).
Technique
The treatment consists of
a sweeping of the skin for 15 minutes by a hand held instrument
which emits a light with a spectre of 400-700nm & 800-1200nm
with a flux & duration of chosen (selected) pulsations.
Programme
Results
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Progressive improvement for acne affected areas.
Advantages of the technique
- Painless.
- The patient can avoid taking antibiotics or other medication
orally.
Interessting facts
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This technique can be used in conjunction with other acne
treatments.
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