Acne Vulgaris is one of the world’s most common and distressing skin condition.  The underlying pathologenesis in acne is multifactorial process involving:

     *comedogenesis: blocked pilosebaceous follicles

     *bacterial colonization of p.acnes in the blocked follicles

     *seborrhoea:  increased sebum production

     *inflammatory process caused by p. acnes bacterial 

P. acnes bacteria produce the light sensitive substances coproporphyrin III and protoporphyrin.  The treatment is designed to irradiate these substances with wavelengths of light to stimulate the porphyrins and induce bacterial death, thus eradicating the inflammatory effects of acne.

ADVANTAGES OF BLUE & RED LED PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY FOR ACNE

The combined treatment  is an essential tool for management of acne, delivering proven wavelengths, optimized intensities, and clinically validated output energy for superior clinical effectiveness through an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory process.  The action of the blue light on the sebaceous glands inhibits the growth of the bacteria, and allows the skin to heal and prevent scarring. The action of the red light therapy stimulates fibroblasts which enhances collagen production resulting in healthier, rejuvenated skin surrounding the acne affected area adding to the beneficial effects of light therapy in acne.  An 8 weekly series of photodynamic therapy is recommended followed by monthly maintenance therapy. The procedure is pain free, with no sebaceous gland damage and patient can resume activity immediately, daily use of sunblock is recommended.