Blue-U Light Acne Treatments
MMS dermatologists have always had a large arsenal of topical and oral treatments to manage and heal moderate acne, such as topical antibacterials and antibiotics, oral antibiotics, Retin-Atm, Accutanetm, astringents and exfoliants. Recently, we added a new "weapon" to that arsenal - Blu-U® Light PhotoDynamic Therapy, approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate acne.
The treatment is simple to administer. The patient sits in front of the Blu-U®Light delivery system for about 16-30 minutes, with treatments spaced at one week intervals. The number of treatments, treatment time and treatment interval may vary with the severity of the acne.
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| Moderate acne responds well to painless Blu-U® Light treatments. |
Blu-U® Light PhotoDynamic Therapy works by killing the P. acnes bacteria in your skin. It can be administered alone or in conjunction with a topical application of Aminolevulinic Acid for the treatment of acne vulgaris.
The Blu-U® Light treatments are gentle to the skin. The most common side-effects include redness and mild peeling of the skin.
In about two to four treatments, most patients are pleased to see that the severity of their acne is reduced. With the additional application of ALA, Blu-U® Light treatments also provide long term resolution of hyperactive sebaceous glands - a root cause of acne.
You may also be interested in PhotoDynamic Therapy for the treamtent of Actinic Keratoses.
PLEASE NOTE: Cosmetic procedures will not be submitted to insurance.
