Blue Light Therapy for Acne

ACU-CLEAR: BLUE LIGHT ACNE THERAPY

What is Blue Light Acne Therapy?

 The FDA has approved the use of high-intensity, narrow-band blue light to treat mild to moderate acne. This pain-free light is safe and uses no ultraviolet (UV) light or lasers. When blue light is used as a treatment for acne, it kills p. acnes, the acne-causing bacteria that can form within the sebaceous glands and cause break outs. Blue light therapy can be administered alone through several systems that are available or in combination with a topical photosensitizing solution in blue light photodynamic therapy for acne treatment.

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In general, blue light acne treatment is a safe and non-invasive method of treating acne. Blue light therapy targets the sebaceous glands, and not the surrounding tissues, killing the bacteria that cause acne. Many patients see significant improvement in their acne after two to four weekly treatment sessions of blue light therapy.

Are Multiple Blue Light Treatments Necessary?

Sometimes improvement is seen after only a few treatments, but generally several treatments, given 2-3 times a week, are required for optimal results. After a patient’s skin has cleared up, fewer treatments are usually needed.

A series of weekly blue light acne treatments for several weeks are recommended to achieve optimal results. However, the amount and frequency of treatments that you will need depends on the severity of your acne and how well it responds to treatment. Many patients see results with two to four weekly treatments. To maintain results after the initial series of treatments, monthly treatments are often recommended.

Blue light has the advantage of no side effects, is suitable for sensitive skin and the patients do not have to remember to take the pills or apply the topicals.

 How the Light Works:

 LED Light Therapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light which give off energy that are used in many applications. This is known as Photo Therapy. LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Diodes give off energy in the form of light. These little diodes are compact, durable, powerful, bright, efficient, and are used to kill the bacteria that cause spots.

Acne bacteria are killed by visible blue light of wavelengths between 407 and 420 nanometers.  The bacteria have pigments in their protective cell membranes that resonate at those frequencies.  These pigments break down the membrane, eventually killing the bacteria.

*Blue Light Treatments kill about 99.99% of acne bacteria that the light reaches, although some acne bacteria live deep in pores.

 What can the Acu-clear: Blue Light Acne Therapy do for you?

  • Kill bacteria that cause spots and pimples
  • Prevent breakouts
  • Minimize scarring
  • Great alternative to oral medications

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Is the Acu-Clear mask comfortable to wear?
Acu-Clear is light and non-intrusive. The mask can be worn while reading a book or magazine.

How long are the treatments? How often can treatments be given?
Treatments are 20 minutes and can be given 2-3 times per week.

How does Acu-Clear work?
When the pores of the skin become blocked or clogged, bacteria begin to grow resulting in spots. The bacteria contained in the inflamed pores can spread to the skin which aggravates the skin surface. The blue LED Light Therapy gets right down into the core of the skin’s pores, helping to cleanse the skin of the harmful bacteria that causes spots, reducing inflammation and rejuvenating the look of the skin. LED Light Therapy is a proven aid to skin cleanliness. The successful treatment of skin problems will also benefit from a good skin care regimen.

Are the treatments painful? Are there any side effects?
No, the mask is painless. Glasses are recommended for use during facial treatments as the strong light source could cause headaches or migraines if susceptible. There are no known side effects.

Can I wear make-up during treatments?
No. The face is required to be cleansed prior to treatments.

The Acu-Clear mask is available as a stand alone unit, or in combination with the full LED My-Lipo system. Call All Hours today and order yours! 1-888-468-0098

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