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What is acne and where does it come from?
Acne is a skin condition that affects approximately 80% of the population.
Acne usually begins during adolescence, when hormonal changes cause the
sebaceous glands to enlarge and become obstructed with selbum, resulting
in the accumulation of bacteria and expressed on the skin as inflamed
pustules, or pimples. Acne can persist well into adulthood, and
while it is not a serious condition, it can be painful and embarrassing,
as well as cause permanent scarring.
How can I effectively treat my acne-prone skin?
Acne can be resistant to traditional methods of treatment, which include
topical ointments that can be irritating to the skin and oral medications
associated with negative side effects. Advances in technology have
made it possible to resolve acne and its associated scarring with high
intensity light.
What is Acne Photoclearing?
Acne Photoclearing is accomplished by directing high intensity halide
light toward the treatment area, which targets and destroys the offending
bacteria. This treatment also is effective in gently warming the
sebaceous gland, decreasing the inflammatory response to the acne.
A typical regimen involves eight treatments performed twice weekly.
What kind of results can I expect?
Clinical data collected from several facilities showed that 80% of clients
with mild to moderate acne experienced significant improvement, averaging
a 70% decrease in lesions two weeks after treatment cessation. Further,
researchers observed that the greater the density of lesions, the more
likely the candidate was to respond. Atypical bacteria and deeply
embedded cysts were attributed as causal factors explaining the lack of
response by the remaining 20% of clients (Shalita, Harth & Elman,
2001). The success rate of acne photoclearing is comparable to oral
medications, but results are evident two to three times sooner, with no
downtime or negative side effects.
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