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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