Blue Light therapy is used to treat mild to moderate acne. Exposure to certain frequencies of light helps kill the bacteria that causes acne breakouts. Treatments are simple and painless, and require no preparation or downtime. The effectiveness of this therapy is still being determined, but many patients have reported excellent results in reducing acne.
Who Can Receive Blue Light Therapy?
Anyone with mild to moderate acne is a candidate for Blue Light therapy. The light therapy can be administered alone or in conjunction with Red Light therapy. Blue Light therapy can also be administered along with a topical acne treatment. Severe acne is better treated through other methods. The therapy appears to not only treat existing lesions, but also prevent lesions from developing in other sebaceous glands where breakouts have not yet occurred.
Who Should Avoid Blue Light Therapy?
Blue Light therapy appears to aggravate Acne Rosacea, so anyone suffering from Acne Rosacea should avoid using the light therapy on affected areas. Some reports indicate that Blue Light can cause uneven pigmentation in fair skin, or can darken Asian skin types.
The best way to determine if you have any conditions or issues that would make Blue Light therapy inadvisable is to consult with a doctor or dermatologist.
