Acne Care - Need Something More?

Deep cleansing treatments can be effective for many people, but sometimes we need something more to get our skin into shape. Microdermabrasion is a great option if there are no pustules and you are not on Acutane. Many spas will create a plan of action where you undergo a series of acne facial treatments to get the infection under control and then move on to a series of microdermabrasion treatments. Generally a series of at least six treatments are recommended, done seven to 10 days apart, depending on your skin. You will definitely notice a difference.

Light therapy can also be combined, or follow microdermabrasion, depending on the needs of your skin. Blue light works wonders for controlling the bacteria on the skin that causes blemishes. Green light can be used to minimize, or eliminate, pigmentation marks that may have been left from previous breakouts. Yellow light will help to detoxify. Light therapy also requires a treatment plan, generally a minimum of six treatments conducted a couple of weeks apart.

Be prepared, the results of microdermabrasion are noticeable, to some degree immediately. Light therapy, on the other hand, may leave you wondering a bit. The breakouts will be fewer, the skin will become healthier, and the pigmentation marks will diminish, but it may take a few weeks for you to actually appreciate the work of the lights. Microdermabrasion works on removing some of the top layers of the skin which is immediately noticeable, while the lights are working deeper in the skin and may take a little more time. Be patient, it is worth it.

No matter what route you decide to go to care for your skin, the results will be limited unless you do your part at home on a consistent basis.

Blue Light Therapy for Acne & Rosacea

Narrow band blue light therapy can definitely shed light on the treatment of acne. Initially used to treat jaundice in newborn babies, blue light is now offering a powerful role in reducing the negative effects of acne. In fact, 85% of patients using this type of phototherapy experience success. Blue light has the ability to penetrate (given the right wavelength) the skin deep enough to reduce, and possibly control, acne causing bacteria without damaging the skin. Its purifying and antibacterial properties kill p.acnes, the bacteria that causes acne inflammation, and in doing so, calm and regulate the sebaceous gland. Simply put, bacteria cannot thrive under LED blue light. This color in the spectrum of light therapy produces encouraging results for those who suffer from mild to moderate acne. Affected skin is given the ability to heal 150 - 200% faster enabling the skin to quickly recover and show significant results. In fact, with as little as two, 15 - 20 minute sessions per week, results are visibly noticed within the first two weeks of treatment.

In one predominant study, after a four week period of time the test results illustrated a 60% reduction in 80% of the patients (American Academy of Dermatology). A treatment schedule of 12 weeks may result in remissions lasting for as long as three to eight months. This type of skin treatment is completely non-invasive, painless, and could cut down on the use of those messy ointments and creams. Non invasive, no pain, no downtime, plenty of results. There are a few warnings noted for those with severe forms of acne as this type of treatment may not produce the same positive results. It is important to check with a doctor beforehand. One other note of caution, eyes should never be exposed to blue light and goggles must be worn.

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