Acne vulgaris (acne) is the formation of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and/or cysts as a result of obstruction and inflammation of pilosebaceous units (hair follicles and their accompanying sebaceous gland).
Acne occurs when pilo-sebaceous units become obstructed with plugs of sebum and desquamated keratinocytes, then colonized and infected with the skin anaerobe Propionibacterium acnes. Acne can be inflammatory or non-inflammatory, depending on whether Propionibacterium acnes stimulates inflammation in the follicle.
Comedones, uninfected sebaceous plugs impacted within follicles, are the signature of non-inflammatory acne. Comedones are termed open or closed depending on whether the follicle is dilated or closed at the skin surface. Inflammatory acne comprises papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts.
Papules appear when lipases from Propionibacterium acnes metabolize triglycerides into free fatty acids (FFA), which irritate the follicular wall. Pustules occur when active Propionibacterium acnes infection causes inflammation within the follicle. Nodules and cysts occur when rupture of follicles due to inflammation, physical manipulation, or harsh scrubbing releases FFAs, bacteria, and keratin into tissues, triggering soft-tissue inflammation.
SOFT BLUE PHOTONIC TREATMENT
Now our clinic is offering you the latest soft blue photonic treatment for effectively fighting your persisting active acne. This special blue light treatment can be done in a complex treatment including various laser treatments, such as fractional laser treatment & Nd:YAG laser treatment, crystal or diamond microdermabrasion, chemical peels (exfoliations) and other related therapies.
Soft blue photonic therapy is absolutely safe and effective for any skin type. It is also comfortable, painless, non-invasive, quick, convenient and adaptable. No down time is needed after treatment.
Soft blue photonic treatment may be given every 2-3 days in sessions lasting 15 to 45 minutes for a total number of 10 to 20 sessions.
Such blue photonic treatment using the wavelength range of 405 to 420 nm is FDA approved for treating acne and the latter's bacterial and inflammatory conditions. Acne is caused by bacteria, mainly Propionesbacterium acnes (P. acne) which produce an organic compound called porphyrin. When exposed to blue light, porphyrin generates singlet oxygen that may kill the bacteria responsible for causing acne. Specific blue light can effectively treat inflammatory acne vulgaris that does not respond to other acne treatments, especially for darker skin.
The specific blue light kills the bacteria causing acne without causing any injury to the skin, at the same time decreasing acne and its inflammatory manifestations to the maximum in the shortest time possible.
While following the special blue light treatment, one should observe all other aspects of medicamentous and laser treatments as well as personal hygiene and diet so as to enhance the effectiveness of the treatment in order to attain the complete elimination of acne vulgaris and get a completely clean and clear skin.
