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Laser treatment of acne can be very effective. it is also moderately painful and can be quite expensive. most insurance plans do not cover the procedure. any area of the body can be treated with a laser but the most common area is the face. if you have persistent acne that does not respond well to traditional treatments and cleansing regimes, laser therapy may be right for you.

All lasers are not the same. Research carefully and take your time when choosing a provider to do your treatments. A good treatment center should have catalogs of before and after pictures …

There are generally four types of physical acne treatments currently available for female adult acne. They are chemical peels, comedo extraction, drainage and surgical extraction, and light or laser therapy treatment. Although they can be used for all cases of female adult acne, they are normally used for moderate to severe cases. It should be noted that all physical treatments are to be performed by a dermatologist.

The aim of chemical peels is to loosen blackheads and minimize the acne papules (firm, pink and inflamed comedones that are tender to the touch). Dermatologist often use the mixture of glycolic acid …

I used to cringe when I thought of laser therapy for acne scars. Why? Because my daughter Sandi subjected herself to it years ago. the damage left behind on her face is just as disfiguring as the scars were. in a way, worse. really – the skin on her face is mottled. Unnaturally white where laser ran over her skin, then pink where the skin has been untouched. it looks very unnatural and is eye catching. She has to no way to correct it, and has to wear heavy foundation to cover it.

Back then, when she had it done, the only laser therapy available was 1st generation Carbon Dioxide laser. this laser destroys the surface of the skin. it leaves the skin open and there is a prolonged healing time. Unfortunately, there is a …

Unfortunately, there are no cures for acne. a foolproof way to keep acne from coming back does not exist. However, there are therapies and skin care regimens that can help to treat acne. these are as close to acne cures as you will get and with some patience, you are sure to find one (or two) that work for you.

Clinical Cures for Acne

Dermatologists are now using FDA approved light and laser therapies that show real effects in the reduction of acne. Blue light therapy and a combination of pulsed light therapy and heat therapy kill the bacterium that causes the common type of acne. The combination light therapy also shrinks the oil glands in the skin, which reduces the production of oil.

Other treatments performed in the dermatologist’s office are chemical peels, microdermabrasion, …

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Acne is thought to be contributed to by a combination factors: overproduction of oil, irregular shedding of dead skin cells, bacteria and hormones. usually acne is treated using topical and oral medications. however, for resistant cases alternative therapies such laser treatments have gained popularity.

There are various acne laser options to choose from:

· Blue light therapy: The skin is exposed to low intensity blue light (420nm-450nm) which is believed to kill P. acnes, the main bacteria that causes acne. according to mayoclinic.com, “possible side effects of blue light therapy include temporary redness and dryness in the treated areas”.

· Pulsed light and heat energy therapy (LHE) is thought to help clear acne by both killing P. acnes and shrinking sebaceous glands to reduce oil production. Side effects may include temporary redness …