NEW JERSEY ACNE TREATMENTS
Acne affects most teenagers but it is seen at any age. Hormones contribute by stimulating increased oil in pores. Blockage of pores cause blackheads and whiteheads, subsequent bacterial growth leads to pimples and cysts.
Acne affects most teenagers but it is seen at any age. Hormones contribute by stimulating increased oil in pores. Blockage of pores cause blackheads and whiteheads, subsequent bacterial growth leads to pimples and cysts.
Acne is generally successfully treated with a variety of topical medications. The newest topical treatment, AMZEEQ® ARAZLO™ and AKLIEF® are extremely effective.
Other acne treatments are given by mouth such as doxycycline and spironolactone. Cystic acne may require other long-term oral antibiotics or oral contraceptive such as Yaz orOrtho Tricyclen Lo.
Lasers may shorten and frequently eliminate the need for chronic antibiotics, even Accutane. See below. A laser such as Fraxel repair treats the acne scars once the inflammatory acne is clear.
Acne is often successfully treated with the following laser and light therapies.
Isolaz works by Photo Pneumatics. Photo = light-based, Pneumatics = vacuum. Acne treatments are painless and deep cleanse and purify pores. Aesthera Isolaz removes pore blockages such as blackheads, dirt, oil, dead cells. Isolaz results in radiant, clear skin that is purified from the inside out. Painless fast therapy means no pre-treatment with topical anesthetic which are possible during lunch a break!
ClearLight Acne PhotoClearing System and Clear XL 100 emits high-intensity blue (415nm) light that kills the bacteria that cause this particular form of acne
Blue Light therapy- BLU-U is gentle and non-invasive when used alone or in combination with photodynamic therapy with Levulan.
Smoothbeam is a1450 nm diode laser designed to shrink sebaceous gland that produce the oil causing acne.
Palomar Starlux (IPL) intense pulsed light therapy using wavelengths of 400-700 nm and 870-1200 nm for acne vulgaris
CoolTouch III is perfect for teen and adult acne patients with darker skin tones.
Vbeam Perfecta for treatment of inflammatory lesions.
Other acne treatments such as Sapphire Abrasion, Microdermabrasion, Topical & Oral Treatment, Chemical Peel may complement the laser treatments.
Patients continue to use their prescribed topical and oral medication during and after laser treatments.