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Blue light therapy and acne? i've heard of blue light therapy for acne, and am wondering if that is the same kind of blue light used to treat depression? i'm 33, and still have problems with acne, and am considering using a blue light, but worry about any
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Blue : Blue light (visible light) for acne can be helpful in some cases but, unfortunately, i haven't found it to have a very long lasting effect in patients that have done it. Read more about other treatment options and acne tips on the link below. I hope that helps.
Answered 10/3/2016
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