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Phototherapy
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Light therapy is a temporary and time-consuming treatment option that produces only modest results. However, it is the least invasive of any acne treatment, and its only downside is that it reduces folic acid levels.
Phototherapy
How to Get It
Light therapy can be performed with stronger, professional light devices at a doctor’s office. Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this procedure done. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one. Weaker light therapy devices are also available over-the-counter. Here are some places you can find it online.
Used Light Therapy? Rate It:
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May 15, 2016
Product used: BeautySkin (Acne Lamp)
Excellent product! I recommend it to everyone that has acne!
Excellent product! I recommend it to everyone that has been struggling with acne. I've been using it for a month now and it's been the most effective treatment in years, more than antibiotics or creams etc. It does require loads of discipline of using it every day, improving your diet, especially ditching the sugary things. The thing I've mostly been impressed is how quickly it has reduced the inflammation.
Overall, this is a really good investment.
I have so much more confident in myself.
October 20, 2010
Product used: Ansr (Light Therapy)
Cons:
expensive, time consuming, DIDN'T HELP!
I tried just about everything out there, then I saw this and was convinced it would be worth the money. I tried it, used it religiously, and it did nothing. Actually, it left my face a little red. Sent it back because there is a 30 Day money back guarantee. Thank goodness! I have combo skin dry/oily. Had small pimple around my mouth and cyst on my jawline and cheeks. Again, didn't do a darn thing. Please save your time and money!
February 1, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Feel like you are actively doing something to fix your acne problem.
Cons:
No changes in my skin yet, which is aggravating since it takes a lot of patience to sit in front of it every day!
So far, my results have been very different from the results on this site. Lately I have been breaking out more (MAYBE due to the light? Maybe due to weather? I haven't figured this out yet)--but the light isn't hurting my skin so I'm going to finish the 8-12 weeks. I definitely do not notice any decreased redness, or that it is drying up zits any quicker. My skin is usually better in the summer, so I have very high hoped for this product. I just felt I should post to let people know that not EVERYONE clears up within the first few weeks. Hopefully it just takes a little time.
April 21, 2021
Product used: Gentlewaves (Amber Light)
Had this treatment at a salon
I had this light treatment at a salon. It was $50 and I used it 2x/week for 4 weeks. I stopped because I was noticing no benefit whatsoever. I hope it works better for someone else, because I cannot believe how much money I wasted!
April 21, 2021
Product used: Lumiport (Dermastyle Light Treatment)
Used years ago..think it's been discontinued
I used this product years ago, I think it's been discontinued by now. It didn't help me. Products like this don't treat preventatively, they only treat previously formed acne because they are so small and don't cover a large area.
July 27, 2017
Product used: Love My Skin (Light Therapy Acne Treatment Compact)
Really works with repeated use!
This compact is great as it does really reduce inflammation over night, and with prolonged use it helps reduce scarring. Only thing I will say is the battery's run out often, you need to clean it regularly and you do need to use it repeatedly to see good results. Good product would highly recommend!
June 13, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
visibly reduces acne about 80% if you are consistent.
Cons:
You can't miss a day or else acne will flare up a bit.
I have switched on and off antibiotics and bcp since I was 12. bcp worked for me the best but its not very healthy. Neither are antibiotics but the light has helped me reduce my tetracycline use to 1 pill instead of two. The light helps with prevention and healing of acne.I definitely saw a difference.
May 10, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Bought for two sons with moderate acne. Both continued with Duac and Differin while using lamp. The lamp markedly improved their skin, but has not totally cleared it. Greatly reduced cystic acne.
Cons:
As with any treatment, have to use everyday. Wish my kids were more consistent.
Well worth a try. Verilux offers a money back guarantee if it doesn't work for you.
January 25, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This product cleared my skin up and improved the overall appearance of my skin within a couple of weeks.
Cons:
sitting for 15 minutes a day
This is a great product- as someone else said, if you clear up in the summer months because of the sun... this most likely will work for you
October 27, 2006
Pros:
Works the first treatment after the second even better third treatment so far my skin is the best and smoothest its ever been, up to five treatments
Cons:
none its cheap effective and works, i guess the only downside is treatments are every three weeks
Quadra Q4 Intense Pulsed Light Treatments worked for me and is fairly new i recommend trying it if u have a few breakouts this will definetly get rid of them and its so effective and cheap cheap cheap and no lasers
Pros:
none