Acne can be a devastating condition for a teen. It can begin with puberty and last through the early twenties. Some adults have problems with acne outbreaks throughout their lifetime. Acute acne can cause scaring of the face, back and chest or any area affected by the condition. There are many treatments that have been offered for acne treatment, but one of the most effective is the use of an acne light.
Acne lights do not require the use of astringents, creams or lotions. The do not stain or bleach the users clothing or bedding. The light can be used while the person is involved in other activities.
The light produced by an acne light is at specific wavelengths in the spectrum of light that were chose to kill the bacteria that causes acne and speed healing of scar tissue. Specifically, the blue light helps to kill bacteria while the red is helpful in healing.
The time investment to use the acne light is from fifteen minutes to thirty minutes daily. The wavelengths have been chose to avoid difficulties with sunburn or other skin damage. Persons who are sensitive to the light should discontinue use.
Users of the acne light should not expect immediate results. It could take up to eight weeks of daily use before there is a marked improvement.
To prevent having to use the light for extended periods of time, choose larger lights if you have problems with more than one area of acne.
Acne is a condition that may affect a student’s self-esteem. If left untreated, it can cause excessive scaring, and may affect the persons feelings of self for many years. The price paid for an acne light and the time invested in its use are a small price to pay for the self confidence it can bring.
