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ClearLight Acne Treatment
FDA approved - ClearLight Therapy for Acne - a high-intensity light to help clear up a specific type of acne.
ClearLight, which works only on inflammatory acne and not severe or mild cases, theoretically kills the bacteria inside pimples. The blue light is a different wavelength than skin-damaging ultraviolet light, and is thought to cause no side effects.
According to studies done, if the acne does not appear to be better after two or three 15 minute sessions, there is only a 10 percent chance it will respond to the treatment at all.
Other options for people with acne include topical ointments, antibiotics, and drugs such as Accutane.
ClearLight is made by Lumenis Inc. in Israel.
Treatment
Treatments last about 20 minutes, twice a week, for about four weeks. Results are not permanent.
Possible Side Effects
- Flaky skin
- Burning sensation
- Dry red skin
- Acne may become worse
Cost
Anywhere from $40 (single treatment) to $1,000 (full treatment) and up.
References:
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
FDA Consumer Magazine
November - December 2002
www.fda.gov