Light Therapy
Acne breakouts that are mild to severe are treated with visible light treatment. Both red and blue light therapies are categories of phototherapy.
Ablative and non-ablative light treatments are two common types. Depending on the skin type and the acne scars, a dermatologist will decide which type is ideal. In addition, dermatologists have been using visible light devices as an alternate acne therapy for the past 20 years. These devices eliminate microorganisms on the skin.
There have been various attempts at a range of light-based treatments—the majority call for several trips to the doctor’s office. The appropriate technique, light source, and dosage must be determined via more research.
Blue light therapy is the kind of light treatment most frequently used to treat acne outbreaks. Blue light has an antibacterial impact due to its wavelength, making it excellent in eliminating various germs that can build up in the pores and oil glands.
Red light treatment can still be helpful even if it doesn’t have the same antibacterial properties as blue light therapy. It aids in the healing process and may help lessen the prominence of acne scars. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties.
