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Phototherapy
Acne.org’s Real World Take
PDT as it’s called is an incredibly painful procedure, but one that may produce lasting results. It’s a less invasive option than isotretinoin for severe acne that doesn’t cause so many potentially lifelong side effects. However, it works by permanently disabling skin oil glands, and what happens long term when you do that remains unknown. Proceed with caution.
Phototherapy
How to Get It
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.
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June 5, 2008
Cons:
My face is soooo dry. The first day I looked like a lobster with white eyes and lips...now I look like I have elephant skin, which is starting to peel like Goldmember in the Austin Powers movie.
If this works, it will be worth all of the money and pain in the world. I have suffered for many years with acne and to be free of that emotional pain would be a wonderful blessing!
May 4, 2007
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n/a
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n/a
I'm 27. I've started to have bad acne when I tried birh control for 9 months and decided to get off them. When I got off, my nightmare came. I brokeout soo much - where I NEVER broke out before. Such an emotional drain this was. So, I've done a lot of research about acne. I've been told that it is internal and hormonal. It's about what you EAT. Do NOT eat dairy. If you absolutely crave milk/yogurt -> go for Sheep's milk products, they are better quality because their deficit. If you crave ice cream -> go for sherbet (believe me I have a SWEET TOOTH). I have discovered BORAGE OIL. Google it and see how beneficial it is. Ever since I've started taking BORAGE OIL I noticed my the pimples/cysts start to shrink after about 1 week. My skin have improved in texture as well -->just after one week = imagine what will happend in the long-run. So, yesterday, I had done ALA Blue Light dynamic therapy and I am waiting for results. Will post with an UPDATE! Good luck and keep strong!
September 30, 2007
Pros:
Skin feels smooth
Cons:
Itching, swelling, and burning sensation for two days. Recupearation time: 7days
This was my last option to treat my acne. I have tried EVERYTHING... I just had the Levulan treatment one week ago, my skin is smooth but the acne is still there... Im not sure if this treatment will clear my acne...
March 7, 2009
Pros:
first day of treatment looks promising. i can already see my acne
shrinking, lesions getting dried & clogged pores opening
Cons:
i hope its worth the pain & money well spent, we'll see since its my first tx so far. my face feels like getting burned under the blue light, like getting burned alive & not comparable to sunburn at all
after i finish my series of tx., i dont think i could go through the pain of these photodynamic treatment again. if i were given another choice, i would not have chosen these one. the excruciating burning pain like sensation experience will make u afraid of any light . i dont think it's worth it, but who knows, if it really works then it might be worth it after all.
September 19, 2009
Pros:
Idk yet
Cons:
Very expensive
I just started my levulan treatment today and so far I'm barely red at all and there's hardly any pain at all I'm not sure that it's working but I have 3 more treatments left and she said the next one will be more intense so hopefully it works out
June 14, 2008
Pros:
for now i have no good things to say about it..ive just done it 5 days ago..
Cons:
do not seem to work
ive done photodynamic therapy 5 days ago ...and im not peeling ..i dont know if its going to work...
Pros:
The process is very relaxing! I just had this treatment done 2 days ago...so i'll update you as to the final results!