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ACNE
Acne is a disorder of the skin's sebaceous glands that affects over 80% of the population aged 14-30. Although commonly considered to be an adolescence problem, 25% of the people affected by acne in their teens will go on to develop permanent scars. The effects on personal appearance caused by acne and the resultant scarring can cause significant psychological, social and occupational problems if left untreated. Active acne is diagnosed by the presence of papules or pustules, which are caused by an infection of the skin with the bacteria Propionibacterium Acnes. The bacteria ingress into all the epidermal appendages, such as sebaceous glands, sweat glands and hair follicles, and this can make treatment very difficult. The bacteria aggravate sebaceous glands and cause hypertrophy (enlargement) with consequent over-production of sebum, which builds up under the skin. Current treatments show limited success for most people and can involve long term use of antibiotics, or isotretinoin (retinoic acid) administration, with its associated severe side-effects. However, light based treatments have shown good success in clinical trials and represent a non-invasive, non-prescription alternative. Blue light is very efficient at destroying the acne bacteria, however its very small skin penetration depths limit is effect on bacteria in deep blocked pores. Recent studies indicate that yellow/green light, with its greater skin penetration, is more effective. Infra-red wavelengths also combat the symptoms of active acne, as these wavelengths penetrate into the sebaceous glands and limit their activity. It is now thought that reversible thermal damage to sebaceous glands can result in long term remission from acne. LUMINA Q and Luminette Advance Intense Pulsed Light systems are ideal at treating the multiple aspects of acne, as they release in a single pulse the wide range of light colours required to destroy the bacteria through-out the skin and control sebaceous activity. Successful treatment often incorporates the use of a chemical peel prior to Intense Pulsed Light treatment. The peel exfoliates the dead skin cells that together with the sebum block the pores and cause the pustules, and helps the light penetrate the skin. A specific number of treatments cannot be guaranteed, as acne is a complicated condition with physiological and psychological components, however most clients achieve a significant reduction in the severity and frequency of pustule outbreaks following a course of six treatments |
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