Laser
Acne Treatment:
What is it and What are the
Side Effects?
In the past, if a person suffered
from numerous amounts of whiteheads, blackheads or any type of unsightly
blemish, topical creams and lotions were the only solutions. Often
times, though, if the acne was severe, these topical creams and
lotions delivered mediocre results. Recently, advanced technology
has brought about another possible solution for those burdened by
pimples: laser acne treatment.
Laser acne treatment has become an alternative for those who have
literally tried every possible treatment on the market. It is also
an alternative for those who don’t want to take oral medications
from fear of some potentially serious side effects like nausea and
depression.
Acne is caused when your body produces an excess amount of sebum
and dead skin cells. When the hair follicle gathers a large amount
of sebum and dead skin cells, it begins to solidify and eventually
cause the follicle wall to burst, inevitably causing more oil and
cells to gather. Acne treatments usually work by reducing oil production
and removing dead skin cells. Some laser acne treatment options
damage oil glands to reduce oil production, while others target
the bacteria that cause acne.
These are a few examples of laser acne treatment and light therapy:
- Blue light therapy—is thought to destroy
the acne-causing-bacteria. It causes redness and dryness in
treated areas.
- Pulsed light and heat energy therapy—this
laser acne treatment is also thought to combat the bacteria
and reduce oil production by shrinking the oil glands.
- Diode laser treatment—this laser acne
treatment is believed to reduce the amount of oil glands in
the body.
Still, although laser acne treatment is
the newest and latest craze, it isn’t for everyone. For some,
this treatment doesn’t show results. Patients have to go through
numerous laser acne treatment sessions, depending on the severity
of their acne, which can be painful and leave skin red and inflamed.
The time lost with the laser acne treatment can possibly lead to
disappointment. Consult your doctor first before going through any
procedure.
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