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Do blue light acne treatments work?
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Yes: But it's expensive. I doubt insurance would cover it.
Answered 3/21/2012
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Yes: Blue light treatments are a superficial light that helps kill the skin bacteria. It works better when you add amino levulonic acid (ala) that helps kill bacteria, decrease the sebaceous glands and improve skin tone and texture.
Answered 6/12/2014
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