Originally published in SkinNews by Richard G. Asarch, MD
Topical and oral medications have been the mainstay of acne treatments for decades. Now, patients suffering from acne can benefit from in-office treatments of intense pulsed light treatments as an alternative or in addition to traditional acne medications.
A major effect of both oral and topical antibiotics and the Starlux light treatment is the same. Prescribed oral and topical antibiotics rid the skin of acne-causing bacteria. The Starlux system in our office uses blue-light (wavelength of 405-420nm) to remove acne causing bacteria on the skin.
Bacteria produce a light-sensitive chemical called porphyrins. The intense light from the Starlux system interacts with this chemical to destroy the bacteria.
Open clinical trials have shown this treatment to be effective in the majority of patients. Many people will respond after only a couple of sessions. The treatment is safe and can be repeated as often as necessary to keep acne under control. O
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