Blue and red light treatment may sound odd, but it is a new skin care treatment that is rapidly gaining scientific proof that it works. Blue and red light treated conditions currently include acne, eczema and the signs of aging that include wrinkles, dry skin and discoloration. This treatment is a great option to peels and medications that cause further irritation and other side effects. Studies in the UK have confirmed this treatment to have real medical potential. In a 12 week trial, users applied the light treatment to their face for about 15 minutes. An average of 76% of the pimples of the patients were reduced or disappeared.
This treatment has become popular for acne because it is believed to kill the P. acnes bacteria that cause pimples and breakouts. Killing this bacteria with regular light treatments causes the face to clear up without harming the unaffected skin. Other acne treatments cause reddening and peeling around the acne they are designed to treat. It has also shown positive improvements for patients with eczema. Unlike the other blue and red light treated conditions, there are few successful treatments for eczema. Many people who show no improvement when using creams or special soaps experienced less itchy and the removal of scaly skin once they tried blue and red light treatments. Wrinkles and dry skin were reduced as well by daily use in a number of scientific trials. For more information on blue and red light treatments or to schedule an appointment call (323) 650-9949. |
