| There is a lot of trial and error involved when it | | | | and keeps is moisturized. The bacteria feed off of |
| comes to treating acne. What works for some | | | | sebum which is more abundant in pre-teens, teens |
| might not work for others. What works for the | | | | and young adults. The body, in an effort to get |
| majority, might not work for the select few. This | | | | rid of the bacteria, sends white blood cells to kill |
| is because each and every person is an individual. | | | | off the bacteria, but it is not a foolproof solution. |
| Everyone has their own skin type and skin | | | | The enzymes released by white blood cells |
| conditions that make their acne condition unique. If | | | | actually damage the wall of the hair follicle which |
| each condition is unique, it is only reasonable to | | | | allows the sebum to seep under the skin forming |
| conclude that not all acne treatments work for | | | | a pimple. |
| everyone. And this is exactly what has been | | | | The blue light acne treatment helps kill off bacteria |
| found. In fact, most people who have acne try | | | | before the body's defenses can damage hair |
| several treatment options before they find | | | | follicles. And it has been found to be very |
| something that really works. | | | | successful. Of all the patients who have tried the |
| Most acne medications come in the form of | | | | blue light acne treatment, 76% to 80% reported |
| topical treatments for the skin. And they are | | | | improvement in their acne condition. |
| quite successful. Amazingly 4 out of 5 people | | | | So, where do you get a blue light acne |
| report that they experienced improvement with | | | | treatment? Most light therapy treatments are |
| the use of a topical acne treatment. But what | | | | performed in dermatologist's offices, in doctor's |
| about those that see no improvement? Are there | | | | offices or in acne treatment centers. There is a |
| treatment options available to them? Of course, | | | | home kit available, but you should always consult |
| there are. | | | | a professional before using it. Light therapy is |
| Light therapy or phototherapy has been very | | | | relatively safe, but you should always use |
| successful when it comes to treating stubborn | | | | precaution when choosing treatment options for |
| cases of acne. A treatment called the blue light | | | | the sensitive skin of the face. |
| acne treatment uses visible violet light rays within | | | | A blue light acne treatment is also more |
| the range of 405 to 420nm to kill bacteria that | | | | expensive than other types of acne treatments. |
| live in the hair follicles of the skin. It is bacteria | | | | Be sure to try other types of treatments before |
| that are responsible for the presence of pimples | | | | you consult a physician about blue light acne |
| and acne. | | | | treatment. Keep in mind that acne treatment |
| Hair follicles, which are found all over the skin | | | | needs to be consistent. It will take consecutive, |
| even where hair doesn't grow, produce a lubricant | | | | regular light therapy sessions to keep your acne |
| called sebum. Sebum is what nourishes the skin | | | | under control. |