One interesting new treatment is blue light acne therapy which involves the use of a special blue light to heal and treat acne. The treatment is growing in popularity and can help to prevent acne from forming. The light is generally more effective for those who suffer from moderate acne and not cystic or nodular acne. The treatment helps to dry out acne and also prevents the growth of bacteria known to cause acne on the skin. The light can be used on the face, neck, chest, and back areas. Moving periodically to allow the skin to get an even exposure to the light is important so that the entire surface area gets treated. There are minor side effects associated with the treatment so far, such as minor tanning of the skin, which is especially notable in Asian complexions. Making sure to protect the skin from heavy sun exposure is also a good idea when seeking blue light acne therapy. The skin may be more susceptible to tanning or burning if the light is used.

Since the treatment is fairly new on the skin care scene, all possible side effects are not yet fully known. Over time patients who find the treatment successful notice that their acne dries up faster and that new acne is prevented. The treatment thus works best for superficial acne lesions. In some cases, using the treatment may worsen or exacerbate acne that is cystic, leading to more inflammation and pain. It is thus best to have a trained dermatologist supervise treatments to some extent, and to have your acne type and skin type diagnosed so that a dermatologist can guide you toward the most effective treatment. For some, blue light acne therapy is highly effective and clears up the skin in little time. For most patients, as with any acne treatment, it may take a few weeks to see solidly apparent results. With this, it is a good idea to give each treatment option that is tried out a chance to work, which can involve a few weeks to months. Not all acne treatments will begin to show their results immediately.

Blue light acne therapy is an option that many can at least try to see if it is the treatment that may offer them a dramatic shift in skin health and appearance. For many, this means freedom from topical creams and gels, freedom from more invasive treatments, freedom from painful healing times, and freedom from having to take oral medications with harsh side effects. Seeking out alternative treatments is a great way to find a cure for acne which is feasible and non invasive, having few harsh side effects on the body or skin. By seeking out alternatives, many patients are discovering that they can be free from prescriptions and unwanted side effects.