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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a relatively new, non-invasive method of treating common facial skin conditions such as age spots, rosacea, and acne. By combining a photosensitizing solution called Levulan Kerastick and a light source such as the ClearLight or BLU-U systems, photodynamic therapy targets specific skin cells while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. [...]

Blue Light Acne Treatment For acne sufferers whose skin has become resistant to ointments and medications, or for those who simply want to eliminate the daily hassles of such acne treatment regimens, blue light acne therapy has become a popular treatment option. Blue light therapy systems, such as ClearLight and BLU-U , offer acne treatment [...]

After I was finally rid of my adult acne, I was left with a face full of red spots where the active acne used to be. I had red spots everywhere! They were pretty noticeable, and when I’d wash my face with warm water, or scrub it with a gentle exfoliant, the spots would come [...]

Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (aka red marks, brown marks, purplish marks, macules, psuedo scars, fake scars, inflammatory pigmentation) Disclaimer: The information below is provided as a courtesy to address general questions. As we are not medical professionals, we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of this information. By reading this information, you agree not to [...]

What is ClearLight™? How does it work? ClearLight™ uses high-intensity blue-violet light to activate bacteria-fighting porphyrins which start a chemical reaction producing peroxide in the skin and destroying acne causing P. acnes bacteria. What happens during treatment? During the 25 minute treatment there is a slight warm sensation. How many ClearLight™ treatments are needed? A [...]

BlueLight Acne Treatments What causes acne? Acne occurs when the oil produced by sebaceous glands does not reach the surface of the skin but is trapped in tiny pores or follicles. This plug may close off the pore, causing the follicle wall to bulge, which creates a whitehead. If the pore stays open, the top [...]

Does light therapy really help you out of your acne problem? Yes. In fact, light therapy is a great blessing for those that have extreme cases of acne and pimples, as they are very useful in treating the acne condition without costly medication. New laser technology has played an increasingly important role in treating acne [...]

Blue Light for Acne Treatment P. acnes is the bacteria responsible for causing acne inflammation, pumps out tiny molecules called porphyrins. When porphyrin are exposed to certain wavelengths of light (blue), they produce free radicals that kill the bacteria that causes inflammatory acne. Blue light has been successful in 85% of patients, and results vary [...]

Light therapy for acne What it is: Light therapy attempts to help prevent papules and pustules, those everyday “zits” that many people get that are inflamed and red. Smaller acne lesions such as non-inflamed blackheads and whiteheads, as well as severe acne lesions such as cysts and nodules tend to respond more poorly. Light therapy, [...]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light—by a so-called light box. The light is administered for a prescribed amount of time and, in some cases, at a specific time [...]