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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January 27, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Cons:
nothing! this thing is awesome
This product is amazing. I've had acne for the past 7 years. The only times my skin has ever been clear was when I traveled to Hawaii for a week and was in the sun everyday -- it broke out again a couple weeks after I got back. And another time when I had surgery and was on an anti-biotic. After I finished the medicine it broke out about a week later. I also just started the regimen and my face has never looked better. I think the combo of the two is the FINAL solution!!! :-):-) Couldn't be happier.
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
January 11, 2008
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
This works. End of story. A must have for skin-pickers who are obsessive about it.
Cons:
If you're very sensitive to bright light, this might not be for you. Sitting in front of it for 15 minutes sometimes gives me a headache, but the results are worth some temporary head pain!
My story is different from the majority of people's on acne.org. I suffer horribly from acne dysmorphia. From birth to age 18, I had pristine skin. When I turned 19, not only did I begin to get horrible breakouts, but checking the mirror hundreds of times a day became my obsession. Sometimes I would lock myself in the bathroom for HOURS and mutilate my face thinking that it would make everything better. Of course, that's part of the disorder, and only made everything worse. I went to countless dermatologists and therapists who were all a waste of money. The therapists always looked at me and told me that they couldn't see anything bad about my face, but I told them that I had become brilliant at covering up my mess. Dermatologists didn't know what to do with me because I would always ruin my "progress" by picking. This light prevents my blemishes from getting to a point where I want to squeeze the pain out. It has also evened my skin tone. Now I use this instead of mutilating my face.
November 11, 2007
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
works well. I have been using it for over a week now. Dried up all existing acne. Improved overall look of the skin.
Cons:
Still a couple of spots. But nothing major. Sitting for 15 minutes. aghh
I recommend it. Its 200 dollars but if it doesn't work for you, you can return it within 12 weeks. Worth a try.
October 28, 2007
Product used: Omnilux (Light Treatment)
Pros:
I have moderate cystic acne and it works great! I only need the treatment once a month and I can see results the day after.
Cons:
The light is really bright at first----but you get used to it quickly.
This is a great treatment-----highly recommended. It isn't drying and really works.
October 24, 2007
Product used: Omnilux (Light Treatment)
Pros:
I had adult onset acne. the light therapy works! produced immediate visible results, gave me moister, clearer, more supple looking skin. The treatments are relaxing and the skin repair very pronounced.
Cons:
none. find a place near by because you need to go at the very least one time a week, best to go more at the beginning.
It was the first thing I have tried that everyone noticed, commented and complimented me on. no more acne break out, improved my skin discoloration. My skin is soft and glows beause of it.
October 18, 2007
Product used: ClearLight Acne Treatment
Pros:
Painless, wonderful, no harsh chemicals, high success rate, FANTASTIC! I had tried everything else. i mean EVERYTHING. only thing that works for me.
Cons:
just the price, and the inconveninence of having to go back for touch up sessions about once a month. If i could have this at home I would!
At age 25 (?), I had tried everything. I mean everything. Accutane when I was younger, B5 pills, new diets, tons of face cream. I finally figured that famous people probably had a secret trick and I did lots of research, went to a great doc in DC (Issacson) and nervously started clearlight. He said most people required 6-8 initial sessions; I needed 12. I got 13 but it was WELL WORTH IT. not having to wake up and worry about people seeing me without makeup? Not having to constantly worry about good lighting? OMG this is it, for me.
October 17, 2007
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
It works. I don't have any problem sitting in front of it - I zone out with my ipod and a couple tunes later i'm done!
Cons:
When I first received it one of the bulbs was cracked - but I called customer service and they sent me a new bulb, no charge.
I like it. It's painless, it works and doesn't take much time. I'd recommend to anyone. My acne is moderate with occasional flare-ups. This lamp does a good job of keeping my face clear. I also wash my face a few times a day.
October 15, 2007
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Very simple to use, helped clear my skin.
Cons:
None so far.
My father bought this for me on a business trip to America. I've used it everyday for about three months and feel great with the results. My skin hasn't felt this good in a very long time. I'm going to keep using it everyday.
October 6, 2007
Product used: Verilux (ClearWave Light Therapy Acne Treatment System)
Pros:
Less acne
Cons:
none really, unless you count having to sit there for 15 minutes every night, but doesn't bother me
I bought this product a couple weeks ago online, and I've definitely noticed improvement. I use it every night for 15 minutes, along with Retin-A Micro and an oral antibiotic, and they are really starting to work. I paid $189 for it, but it's worth it if you ask me. And it'd probably cost a lot more to get the blue/red light treatments professionally.
Pros:
cleared up my skin within a few days of use. quiet! easy to use. at first I didn't feel like it was doing anything, after all it's just a light! But by the 3rd day I could see and feel a huge difference.