where do i go to get a blue light acne treatment done?

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How long will having blue light therapy take? I've had very little success with topical forms of acne treatment, so i'm interested in trying blue light therapy. I haven't been able to find much information on how long the actual procedure goes on. How muc

Answer 1

Dermatologist: Check your local medical society listing for dermatologists who provide this service. As an alternative, look up a local dermatologist in the phone book or internet and then call them to arrange this or see who has the equipment.

Answer 2

Blu Light for Acne: You'll want to goggle dermatologists in your area to find someone who offers blu light therapy. Blu-u® has a high-intensity, narrow-band blue light that kills the propionibacterium acnes bacteria responsible for causing acne in skin. It can be a useful alternative to oral antibiotics. More info at http://www.Skin-vein.Com/cosmetic-dermatology/blu-u-light-therapy.

Answer 3

Salicylic acid: All over the counter acne medicines contain salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Either one will help acne and if tolerated they can be used in combination at different times . If there is no improvement in 1-2 months see a dermatologist for prescription strength medications.

Answer 4

OTC Acne meds: Something that smells good, works well and is portable. A bit of color is an additional plus so you can treat and camouflage at the same time! salicylic acid and low percentage benzoyl peroxide are common ingredients.

Answer 5

Limited: The only fda approved ingredients acquaint in over the counter products are benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. Mural products contain salicylic acid. If you have a prescription plan, the dermatologist will have a wider variety of creams that be used alone or in combination.

Answer 6

OTC and prescription: For treatment of acne, if over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide is not helping, a doctor can add an antibiotic gel/cream such as Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) gel. If more help is needed, prescription retinoids such as Retin-A or differin gel can be used instead of otc benzoyl peroxide. Oral antibiotics such as tetracycline can be used also. Birth control pills can help women. If severe, a dermatologist may use accutane.

Answer 7

Mild Side Effects: After blue light therapy for acne you may experience redness and dryness in the area that was treated. These complications are temporary.

Answer 8

Blue light: A great question. It isn't the blue light itself that causes complications. This is just plain visible blue light (not ultraviolet). The illumination of ala (ala is activated by blue light) by blue light can cause basically a severe sunburn. You can also have peeling and pain. However, a person's time under the light is titrated up each treatment to minimize the potential complications.

Answer 9

Blue light treatment: Blue light treatment or photodynamic therapy (pdt) for acne can be prescribed by a dermatologist or cosmetic surgeon, typically after consultation and confirmation that it is an optimal course of treatment for control of your acne and there are no contraindications.

Answer 10

Blue light: Most often blue light therapy (photodynamic therapy) is done by a dermatologist. It involves painting the treated area with a photosensitive agent (aminolevulenic acid-ala) and allowing it to be absorbed into the skin. Then the area is illuminated with blue (or red) light. In the right patient it can be a useful treatment.

Answer 11

Acne treatment: Dermatologists are experienced at acne management. Find one.

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