Blue Light Therapy allows a person who is suffering from acne to suffer no more. With its targeted approach, Blue Light Therapy allows an acne sufferer the chance to clear up existing acne while also preventing future breakouts. While it's been known for some time that sunlight affects acne, it wasn't always clear why. Now, scientists have discovered the visible band of blue light in the sunshine helps to break down bacteria which can lead to acne breakouts. Here are 5 reasons a patient might want to use Blue Light Therapy.
1. Targeted Approach
A dermatologist who performs the Blue Light Therapy on a patient will be able to focus the light only on the areas where acne is a problem. In doing so, the patient will be able to change only those areas which need treatment, leaving the rest of the skin alone. This allows the patient to be in control of the spread of the light in order to see the results they desire.
2. Bacteria Reduction
The Blue Light Therapy works to kill the bacteria which is naturally on the skin. In patients who are more prone to acne, this bacteria will help to trigger acne breakouts. Since bacteria reproduces so rapidly, it can be difficult to get these sorts of acne breakouts under control. With Blue Light Therapy, the bacteria is killed so it will not cause breakouts, and it will not continue to reproduce.
3. No Sun Damage
Unlike laying out in the sun to get the Blue Light Therapy a patient needs, this dermatological procedure will not cause sun damage on the skin. Not only is this procedure helpful in targeting acne, but it will not increase a person's risk of skin cancer, nor will it cause the person to begin to see wrinkles from the therapy itself.
4. Safe Procedure
The Blue Light Therapy is considered to be a very safe procedure which can be repeated on a regular basis to see the maximum results. The typical treatment period is about eight sessions over the course of a few weeks in order to reach all of the areas where the acne is spreading and to ensure no further breakouts can occur. Some patients will even be able to buy their own Blue Light Therapy box to use at home in less severe cases of acne, though the blue light at the doctor's office will be much stronger.
5. No Scarring
This therapy for the skin is also not going to cause any scarring from the procedure. The Blue Light Therapy works only on the areas of the skin where the oil is accumulating and the bacteria is reproducing, but it will not harm the skin in any way. This allows a patient to be able to go in for their treatment and then immediately return to their life. There is minimal pain and no further treatment needed after the therapy is done.
With Blue Light Therapy, a patient can finally have the skin they want. By using the natural powers of the sun, acne can disappear and future breakouts can be reduced.
