What is Acne Phototherapy?
Acne Phototherapy is a therapy that use blue light with a special 420 nm wavelength which can kills an acne-causing bacterial. For maximum result, Acne Phototherapy should be performed 8-10 times, once a week.
How does Acne Phototherapy works?
Blue light with 420 nm wavelength will be absorb by porfirin (kind of substance which produced by acne-causing bacterial, P Acne). Photoexcitation reaction will occur followed by generation of free-radicals which can destroy P Acne bacterial. This process will only affect P Acne and will not affect normal skin tissue.
What is benefit of combining ordinary acne treatment with Acne Phototherapy?
Acne Phototherapy is best when combined with topical and oral therapy to fight acnes, because:
- Faster acne healing time.
- No side effects and doesn’t caused any pain.
- No scars/wound after treatment, so you can continue your daily activity.
- Prevent acne scars.
Are there any skin reactions after Acne Phototherapy?
Acne Phototherapy is very safe and would not cause any skin reactions after treatment.