Acne is a very common skin condition and affects millions of people from all backgrounds and lifestyles. Acne can appear as small red bumps or white heads and can be painful. Typically, acne is caused by blocked oil glands (sebaceous glands) that produce oil and become inflamed. In different stages of life, oil reproduction and increase and decrease causing trapped bacteria. Most small to medium-sized lesions have no physical feeling, just appearance. Large acne spots can be very painful. As adults get older, acne can interfere with other skin conditions such as; hyperpigmenation/rosacea or allergic reactions.

There are different treatments for acne, some treatments work better than others. Blue light therapy concentrates on destroying bacteria that lead to acne. The light has a chemical reaction with the bacteria and destroys it. Red light therapy decreases inflammation of the skin which diminishes the blemishes. Light therapy is an efficient treatment for decreasing acne with a series of treatments. There are no side effects of light therapy, as there is no physical friction associated with the treatment.

Laser therapy has also been known to eliminate acne in most individuals. Laser therapy reaches the deepest layers of skin without negatively affecting the outside layers. Lasers treat the oil gland and over time cause them to produce less oil. Lasers are widely used by dermatologists, medical professional at medical spas, plastic surgeons and more to treat acne. These lasers are often used to improve overall skin complexion by smoothing out scarring of the skin and exfoliating dead skin for new skin cell growth.

Photodynamic therapy, also known as photofacials, helps rejuvenate damaged skin, diminish fine lines and enlarged oil glands. These facials also help to treat moderate to severe acne, rosacea and mild acne scarring. Photofacials interact with a solution that is applied and absorbed in to the skin. Once the solution is activated by the photofacial, bacteria are destroyed and pore size is decreased. Once the pore size is decreases, less oil is produced, which dramatically decreases outbreak episodes. A medical professional will guide each individual through the process as well as educate the client on the number of treatments and home-care for best results.

With laser, light and photodynamic therapies, you must stay out of the sun at least a week before and after your treatment. Improvements in acne can be seen quickly, as soon as one treatment. Prices vary between your acne treatment choice and the recommended package. An average acne treatment package can be as affordable as $500 up to thousands of dollars depending on the severity of the acne and client expectations.

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