Laser acne treatment has evolved as one of the best and most effective way to get rid of acne. But in practice it has various limitations and the use of laser for treating skin disease has become a contradictory issue. According to scientists, laser should not be recommended for use on the face. However, if a qualified doctor deems it necessary in special cases, a small initial test treatment must be tried before actual treatment to identify the susceptibility and sensitivity of the skin. Although laser therapy is also used for treating acne scars but in some cases, laser used for treating acne leaves scaring. Therefore, in this article we have certain suggestions for you to get rid of acne safely without being affected by side effects.
How does laser light works for acne treatment?
Research has been done on lasers to prevent acne and find out its affect on the skin. It may produce following effects:
Burns hair follicle sac
Burns sebaceous glands (oil glands in the skin)
Induces the formation of oxygen in bacteria (to make their growth environment unfavorable)
Bacterial infection, inflammation, and overproduction of sebum (skin oil) are foremost causes of acne. With use of laser, oil glands are burned so that they no longer produce skin oils. In case of bacterial infection, laser light stimulates porphorine (a substance in bacteria) to create oxygen to destroy bacteria. It also promotes the growth of collagen to prevent scarring. All these causes can be inhibited by other treatment options like herbal acne remedies, use of antibiotics etc. I wonder why people use laser acne treatment when there are safest options available. It does not mean that laser acne treatment is ineffective. It is only used when no any other treatment works. Due to proliferation of At-home laser light kits, people now tend to use laser without knowing its efficacy and side effects.
Other Ways to Get Cured from Acne
Topical treatments (herbal acne lotions, cleansers, exfoliators)
Oral antibiotics Treatment
Topical treatments
Topical treatments include the use of acne cleansers, creams, lotions, exfoliators, acne soaps, scrubs, antibiotic ointments containing Clindamycin. You can choose any of the option that best suites your skin type. For a oily skin, buy non-comedogenic cleansers and for dry skin, buy a cleanser that does not contain oils. The same rule applies to all skin care and acne treatment products. Usually use of cleanser and acne lotion works well. Cleanser removes common impurities and oils from the skin while lotions contain nutrients and antibiotics that control the skin from inside.
Oral antibiotic treatment
Your dermatologist may prescribe tetracycline, erythromycin and clindamycin. Clindamycin can also be used topically while tetracycline and erythromycin are used orally in the form of capsules or tablets. The starting dose of tetracycline is 500mg. It is taken on empty stomach for best results. Erythromycin not only destroys bacteria but also reduces inflammation. All these antibiotics can not be prescribed to people having kidney problem, liver diseases, diabetes, pregnant and breast feeding women.
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