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) Laser therapy combo to clear acne
"Laser technology has made great inroads in the treatment of acne, which until recently has been treated almost exclusively - and with varying degrees of success - with topical, systemic and hormonal medications," said Alexiades-Armenakas.
She added: "Now, we have solid evidence-based medicine supporting the effectiveness of certain laser therapies as a long-term solution for treating active acne. The key is to distinguish the benefits and limitations of these available technologies and select the most effective treatments for each acne patient."
In a preliminary study, Alexiades-Armenakas examined whether a combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with a photosensitizer known as
topical 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and activated by long-pulse, pulsed dye laser could safely and effectively clear mild to severe cases of acne. More>> - (
) Acne skin care treatment
Acne is a very common skin disorder, varying in form from small red dots to large cysts. Those different types of acne can develop from one to another. According to statistical data, almost all people suffer from acne at some point of their life, and it's not just teenagers as nearly 50% of adult women develop acne and 25% of adult men.
People as old as 40 years can suffer from acne. And since we are all obsessed with looking good, maybe because of all the movie industry that has been bombarding our society with images of fashion models and Hollywood stars, having acne can really lower a person's self esteem and even lead signs of depression. But if we have to look at the bright side of things, which we should always do, scientists tell us that acne is 100% treatable and there are plenty of high-quality skin care products available on the market. More>> - (
) A knife-free guide to anti-ageing
Acne and traumatic scarring, rough or thickened skin, ageing and sun damage, thin cre{aci}pey skin, loss of skin laxity (tissue tightening) and to improve the appearance of open pores, pigmented freckles, age spots, spider veins or broken capillaries, slight raised red lesions and rosacea. IPL is also proved to be effective in hair removal.How long does it last? For face treatments, most patients experience a sunburnt feeling for two to five hours and the treated area is sensitive to heat for two days. After hair removal, the skin may appear spotty, which can last for two to 24 hours. Treatment of pigmented lesions will result in them going darker before falling off within seven to 28 days. Vascular lesions will either disappear immediately or appear grey or purplish in colour and lighten within two to three weeks. More>>
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) Acne Remedies: The Natural Way
Another unpleasant leftover of acne are the scars.
The natural remedies are supposed to offer permanent cures for scars, if used continuously for longer period of time. Furthermore they can preventively act against future acne attacks.
Ancient literature also tells us that natural remedies for acne were used in those days - they specify many of such treatments for queens and beauties. The traditional medicine systems such as Chinese traditional medicine, Indian medicinal system-Ayurveda, and Kempo-the Japanese system, are effective in present circumstances too. Many of the alternative medicine systems such as homeopathy also depend on natural remedies for treatment. The natural treatment utilizes herbs, seeds, flowers, leaves, roots and minerals.
These remedies are commonly used as topical application, but oral remedies are also available. More>>