Acne Treatment
Acne is a disorder of the skin's sebaceous glands that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions. Acne is also caused by a rise in the male hormone (androgens) in both boys and girls, mostly during puberty. But the adult acne is also very common. The treatment of acne using pulsed light is constantly gaining popularity among patients seeking a drug free alternative to treat this chronic, common skin disease that affects up to 80% of individuals at some time in their life. Our IPL system provides very satisfactory results in the treatment of mild and moderate inflammatory acne by reducing the number of papules and pustules by 60-65%. This is achieved by using effective safe and reliable clinical mechanisms.
Blue light absorption to destroy the bacteria - Blue wavelength coagulates the small vessels which feed the acne lesions. In addition dermal heating contributes to the resolution of acne. The acne fighting wavelength is favored for its antibacterial properties and is used to clear blemishes.
- Q. Why is pulsed light treatment preferable to topical acne medications?
- Topical acne medications often irritate the skin and more than 40% of acne bacteria are insensitive to oral antibiotics. Furthermore topical treatments may produce severe side effects, are costly and usually require at least 3-4 months of therapy.
- Q.How many treatments are required?
- The typical regimen is 8 short treatment sessions over a period of 1 month to reduce papules and pustules by 60-65%
- Q.What are the advantages of IPL Treatment of acne?
- A.Treated patients experience no side effects, shorter disease duration and reduced psychological stress, as well as less likelihood for acne lesions to leave permanent scars.
