These days, medical treatments are getting more and more advanced. And since having a good looking face is important for most people, acne treatments done through more technologically advanced ways are gaining popularity. One of these is the blue light acne treatment.
How does it Work?
The blue light therapy is done by exposing the skin to high-intensity, narrow-band blue light source that is believed to destroy P. acne bacteria. In this treatment, the elemental component of porphyrin is altered and it causes the release of oxygen molecules and the destruction of bacteria. These bacteria have pigments on their protective cell membranes and the blue light breaks down these protective barriers and eliminate the bacteria that cause acne.
The Procedure
The Blue Light Treatment is done with the patient being exposed to the blue light for 15-20 minutes, usually twice a week over four weeks. This treatment is often available on dermatological clinics and there are also blue light delivery systems that could be purchased and used at home. However, a consultation and assistance from a dermatologist is still greatly recommended.
Effects
As earlier mentioned, blue light acne treatment is nonsurgical so it does not cause any pain. It also has no healing period so you can immediately resume to what you were doing before the treatment. The results are visibly seen immediately. The inflammation of the acnes also greatly decreases after the first few sessions and topical creams could be used after the procedure to reduce pustules, lesions and papules. But it is important to remember that Blue Light Treatment works best to mild and moderate cases of acne.
The blue light acne treatment also has no side effects. It is very gentle on the skin as well as the surrounding tissues. It is also great for people who hates needle and surgeries but would love to have an acne-free skin.
