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Take control of your acne with the newBlue Light Acne Treatment offered at COSMEDICA

Acne - without a doubt - is a teenager's most despised problem. Acne pimples, cysts, blackheads and whiteheads can ravage a young person's skin and destroy self-esteem. The best time to begin acne treatment is as soon as it becomes evident. Acne usually progressively worsens if untreated. Prevention and control is preferred - before acne has had a chance to take over and cause scarring and psychological damage.   Blu-U light is used to treat acne and Blu-U combined with topical medication (photodynamic therapy or PDT) is used to treat both acne and sun damaged skin.

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If you suffer from acne, Blu-U (Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy) is a new treatment offered by our team at COSMEDICA and that does not depend on medication. It is a special light that can kill the acne bacteria (P. acnes) in your skin. Treatments are simple, painless and safe. Usually a 15 minute session twice a week for six weeks will significantly improve your acne.  We will set up a schedule for you based on your needs.

What it can do for sun damaged skin

Photodynamic treatments provide effective therapy of sun damaged skin and can effectively reduce and treat various actinic keratoses, "sun spots" or other lesions. The treatment is both therapeutic and preventative. Following an evaluation of your skin , a schedule can be determined that best suits your medical requirements and life style. Minimal downtime is required and the treatment can be undertaken even if your skin is suntanned. PDT will assist in maintaining or regaining healthy skin and will also lead to a smoother rejuvenated appearanceWhat it can do for sun damaged skin.

A combination of Blu-U and PDT (photodynamic) treatments may also be considered. For persistent blemishes or more severe acne a topical medicine compound called Levulan is applied prior to exposure to a Blu-U light. The light activates the compound which attacks the acne bacteria. Usually 3 treatments are scheduled at intervals of 4 weeks. Most individuals experience long term improvement following Blu-U/PDT treatments making this choice an appealing alternative to internal medications. Blu-U light treatment often works when pills, scrubs, peels and topical products have failed.

Acne is a serious problem and it is never taken lightly or dismissed as a passing condition. As a patient of COSMEDICA, your acne problems, regardless of severity, are treated with individualized anti-acne programs that work as quickly and as effectively as possible.