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The latest thing in acne treatment is the Dusa Blue Light. The FDA initially approved this therapy for treating precancerous skin lesions called actinic keratoses. The approach utilizes a special photosensitizing chemical, aminolevulinic acid (Levu-
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For people with precancerous skin lesions or severe acne, the Blue Light may be a valuable tool. The skin may took worse for a few days, but within a week or two the acne should clear up significantly. Results may last several months.
This photodynamic therapy requires a two-step process: First a photosensitizing chemical.(Levulan Kerastick) is applied to the skin and then removed. Then the skin is exposed to the special light.
Side effects: Crusting, stinging, and redness
Downside: Cannot be used if you have active cold sores (herpes simplex) or warts, if you’ve recently had chemotherapy, or if you are pregnant. People who have used isotretinoin within the last year may not be able to undergo Blue Light therapy. Stay out of the sun and avoid fluorescent light exposure for a couple of days after treatment.
Cost: Varies according to the practitioner. Some plastic surgeons charge $500 to $1,000 for a series of treatments.

Ian Kerastick), that is applied to the skin for 30 to 40 minutes. It is then rinsed off and the patient sits in front of the Dusa Blue Light for 8 to 12 minutes. This special fluorescent tube emits a narrow band of blue light (417-nanometer wavelength). It is not a laser. It looks like an ordinary fluorescent light.
This photodynamic therapy reverses precancerous damage to the skin and also seems to undo some of the effects of long-term sun exposure. In addition, this treatment appears to change the hair follicle and make the environment inhospitable for acne-causing bacteria. Dermatologists who adopted the Blue Light early on seem quite enthusiastic about its use for hard-to-treat acne. There is also a hint that it may help “rejuvenate” skin by reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture.

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