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[B753]Blue Light Acne Therapy

by Lisa Ortega, Lis

If you are seeking treatment for you acne and desire to avoid the use of creams, chemicals, and topical ingredients that must be continually applied, there is an option that may interest you. Modern skin care professionals have found that blue light may be a way to treat certain kinds of acne effectively. Though large studies have not been performed, there is reason to believe that blue light may assist with acne based on small studies.

Blue light acne therapy is a treatment which involves placing the skin within a certain distance of a blue light for a certain period of time to create a hostile environment for certain types of acne. Thus the light ultimately results in the killing off of acne causing bacteria. The blue light does not have UV rays so it is not damaging to the skin. Since long term testing has not been done on this area of the treatment, it is a great idea to do more research and consult with an experienced dermatologist. Nonetheless, it is a treatment that may help your skin and is worth trying. Blue light acne therapy can be used for about 15 minutes per day over the areas of the skin with acne. This can assist with the elimination of acne causing bacteria. During treatment, it may be common to notice some dryness, some swelling of the skin after treatments, and some temporary changes in the pigment of the skin. These side effects are the most commonly reported and the light has generally been seen to have very minor effects. Since large tests have not been performed with hundreds or thousands of people, it is important to be informed and to ask questions about the treatment.

Blue light acne therapy works best for those with inflammatory acne and not necessarily those with deeper set acne, like cystic acne. Acne that originates deeper in the skin has been seen to aggravate the cysts and make them more swollen and painful. Thus using the blue light for deeper acne is not recommended. It seems to work better for the type of acne that would respond better to topical treatments anyway, such as those that can be dried out with time by using a topical cream or gel. Cystic acne generally does not respond very well to topical creams or gels and requires a different approach to treatment.

There are always new ways to help heal the skin, and if you are seeking out alternative ways to treat your acne, blue light acne therapy may be a great option for your skin type. Asking a dermatologist that you trust about the treatment may be a great way to find out if the treatment is best for you specific skin symptoms. Being open to new treatments may be a good idea also if other treatments have not worked for you or if you are not interested in using topical creams or gels. Understanding any benefits as well as risks associated with the treatment is a good idea. This will help to ensure that you understand the procedure and how it will affect your skin. Also, having realistic yet positive expectations can help to ensure that you are even more satisfied with the results.

Your parents have suggested blue light acne therapy to you before, but you haven't really thought much about it. You thought that face masks and zit cream would make the acne clear up on its own. It's too bad that nothing really has worked so far.

What the heck, why not try blue light acne therapy? After all, it can't be any worse, right? You do a little research, and you find out that blue light acne therapy doesn't have to be just a boring medical procedure. Actually, it can also be a part of a nice, relaxing spa facial treatment.

You know that your acne has partly been caused by stress. After all, it was tough saying goodbye to all your high school friends, making sure your grades stayed good, and also making sure you had a date to the senior prom. Plus, there's the added stress of not knowing what college will be like. No wonder your skin is freaking out!

Yes, a facial is just the thing you need to boost your self-esteem, and combat stress at the same time. The blue light acne therapy is just a bonus! So, you head off to your local spa center and make an appointment. You can hardly wait to feel relaxed and pampered at the same time!

The day of your facial has come, and you happily walk in for your appointment. You are introduced to a nice middle-aged woman with quite the orange tan. You silently smirk to yourself that if that's how she combats acne, you'd rather pass, thanks.

You're led into a nice, semi-darkened room that has soft music playing. You take a seat in a comfortable chair, and are prepared for your facial. You had no idea that so many different kinds of lotions and face masks existed in one place – the wall over there is full of them! Luckily, you'll only be getting one face mask, and maybe two lotions.

The face mask is applied first, after which time you're left to sit by yourself and listen to the calming music. Really, you should do this more often. After the mask dries, it is removed and the light therapy begins. A wand of blue light is repeatedly waved over your face – the therapy is meant to stimulate blood flow, thus improve your complexion.

A half-hour and those two lotions later, your facial is now complete. The next morning, when you look in the mirror, you cannot help but be pleased with what you see. Your skin is smoother and clearer than it has been in what seems like forever. Plus, you're more relaxed. Now, if only you could be as relaxed on your first day of college!

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