Acne can be an embarrassing and awkward time in life as many endure its effects during some point in life, either minor or severe. The distinct cause for acne is virtually unknown and we cannot begin to say which treatment is most effective overall. Each person is different with different skin. There are a number of treatments available to help diminish the lingering effects of acne, which may be light blemishes to deep scarring. One effective and safe option is blue light acne treatment.

The cause for acne is the bacteria resulting in inflammation. When the molecules called porphyrins are located and exposed to certain wavelengths of light(blue), free radicals are produced, killing the bacteria that causes the inflammatory acne. Results of blue light acne treatment have been very successful, as 85% of patients have seen direct improvement juts after a few weeks. Results generally will be seen within a few weeks of consistent treatment. Visible acne will drastically reduce by at least 60% after 4 weeks, and after 12 weeks, most will see 76% reduction.

The best part of the treatment is that it can be administered in your own home, using a proper fixture and light set up in a safe place. Wash your face or the affected area and allow it to dry. Sit at a comfortable distance from the bulb, around 2-3 feet. Do not sit any closer than 2 feet to the bulb. The blue light treatment should be used for 15 minutes daily. Your skin should being to feel like it is healing and rejuvenating, benefiting from the effects of the light helping diminish the effects of acne. Be sure to allow for even distribution of light on the areas that you feel need the most attention. Wear protective gear for your eyes during the treatment. When you have achieved the desired results, decrease the amount of blue light treatment accordingly. Some patients will choose to do it every other day after seeing improvement. You will be able to best decide the amount of sessions needed to effectively decrease the acne blemishes on your skin.

Do not use the light therapy if you are taking any medication that causes photosensitivity. There is no UV in the blue light bulbs, as there is no risk of sunburn or skin cancer.

There are no treatments that are 100% effective in treating acne, and the best result is improvement, not perfection. There are several recommendations given to prevent acne from ever surfacing, but without an accurate cause for why the condition even appears, an exact diagnosis is difficult. Consult with a local skin care physician to decide if blue light acne treatment is right for you. It is a very safe and effective method, and although there are few side effects, you should be careful when approaching any type of medication. Different skin tones attract different bacteria and conditions, all of which may require a specific type of treatment in order to best solve the problem. Blue light acne treatment could be the right choice for you if you suffer from any type of acne.