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 Types of Acne Scar Treatment

• Medication - such as Tetracycline which is an antibiotic will clear up acne by stopping infection and the skin heals naturally.
• Accutane - has high doses of Vitamin A that eliminate oils from the skin, and cuts down on the scarring by eliminating infection. Click here for more information on Accutane.

Note: There are potential side effects of the antibiotics and Accutane. After a while you can develop immunity to the antibiotics, or even become very allergic to the medications. You cannot take Accutane  at all if you are pregnant, or thinking of becoming pregnant because it causes birth defects. Only a dermatologist should prescribe this type of acne scar removal.

• Red or blue light therapy - for acne treatment is great for removing scars that are moderate or severe. Blue light therapy is aimed at acne patients who have had little success with other treatments. 

Blue light therapy focuses on eradicating the bacteria that causes most forms of acne, propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes).  P. Acnes creates the small molecules known as porphyrins that in turn help produce the bacterium that causes most types of acne inflammation. Blue light therapy works by zeroing in on the porphyrins.  Porphyrins that are exposed to the blue light are able to produce free radicals that destroy the P. acnes bacteria. 

Blue light therapy is rapidly becoming a popular treatment for acne because it is non-invasive and drug-free way to help heal blemishes.  Many topical medications contain strong ingredients that damage sensitive skin, resulting in peeling, redness, and increased sun sensitivity.  Blue light therapy is widely regarded as an easy and drug-free alternative to most acne medications.  Some individuals have expressed concern over the safety of blue light therapy.  In the past, light therapy options have not been considered 100% safe.  Past light therapy treatments consisted of ultraviolet light that was harmful to the skin.  Fortunately, modern blue light therapy has been FDA approved and is free of UV light.

So how does blue light therapy work?  Generally, blue light therapy is administered in gradual increments.  A common schedule of treatment might consist of eight sessions given over a period of four weeks.  Blue light therapy sessions are short, usually lasting about 15 minutes.  Visit a skin specialist or dermatologist to receive more information, or to receive a treatment of blue light therapy.  

•  Fotofacials - are another type of acne scar removal. Scars are either totally removed, or they are faded to the point that a good makeup will hide the remaining evidence.

There are many ways to correct or at least lessen the appearance of acne scars. Prevention of acne scars is key and will help you avoid the need to have acne scar treatment altogether.  Of course, it may be too late for that and therefore, if you feel acne scar treatment is something you require, consult your physician.

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