Acne- Photodynamic Therapy For Treatment

Acne- Photodynamic Therapy For Treatment
December 20, 2007
C.D. Mohatta
American Chronicle

Till now acne was treated with topical and oral medications. Now Photodynamic Therapy is being studied to treat acne. Some dermatologists are already using this to treat acne in their clinic. Photodynamic Therapy involves use of light source or heat source. Laser, or heat source. The light targets and destroys the acne causing bacteria and also reduces inflammation. Commonly the treatment lasts for fifteen minutes and is given twice a week for four weeks. How does Photodynamic Therapy compare with conventional treatments? Let us find out-

1. This treatment is non-ablative or non-wounding.

2. This treatment is very convenient to treat the acne on the back. Back acne is difficult to treat with topical medicine because application of medication is a problem on the back.

3. Most acne treatments need to be followed at scheduled time. With Photodynamic Therapy the chances of missing the treatment are minimized. After the treatment is administered acne patientsÌ donÌt have to think about it afterward. It simplifies the treatment regimen considerably.

4. Photodynamic Therapy kills the bacteria P. acne that infects acne and reduces the size of oil glands. This reduces acne very quickly.

5. Photodynamic Therapy may be painful especially with laser.

6. Photodynamic Therapy is more expensive compared to conventional therapy.

7. There are concerns about potential long-term effects of oral medications for acne treatment.

8. Studies show that these treatments may even improve acne scarring and skin texture.

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