In 2002, British researchers found that light therapy improves mild to moderate cases of acne.
In August of 2002, the FDA approved the use of high-intensity, narrow-band blue light therapy for treating acne.
Since that time blue light acne therapy has continued to grow in popularity.
This therapy works by exposing the skin to a low-intensity blue light source that destroys propionibacterium acnes, (P.
acnes), the bacterium that can be found in the sebaceous glands.
Acne cannot form if this bacteria is not present.
Light colored blue can be used alone or with other colored lights or with chemicalsland creams.
It has been found that the best results occur when blue light is merged with other forms of therapy.
When under gong treatments, you can sit or lie down, depending on the type of treatment that you have chosen.
A light source is put close to your face for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Not to worry, there is no ultraviolet (UV) light emitted, so there is no danger of your developing skin cancer.
The length of time you will need to take treatments may vary from a few weeks to several months.
The length of time will depend on the type of therapy you have chosen and will also depend on how severe your acne is.
For best results it is recommended that you keep up monthly maintenance treatments.
There is very few side effects.
Some people may experience redness or dry skin in the area that is being treated.
If you suffer from acne or have scars from previous acne outbreaks, light acne therapy may be for you.
Since the cost of the therapy could be expensive you may want to get some estimates before starting treatments.