Photo Dynamic Therapy
Curelight Acne Treatment and Photodynamic Therapy
Using an intense wavelength of light (405-420) in the blue light spectrum works in the same way as an antibiotic to suppress bacteria (P. acnes) safely and effectively.
Curelight appeals to those who want to supplement topical medications but avoid or delay the use of oral medications.
Less aggressive or therapeutic as photodynamic therapy, it can frequently help diminish acne with virtually no risk of down time. Curelight treatments are described as easy and relaxing. Most important, they are also painless and safe.
The treatment consists of a series of visits, typically twice a week for a month or once a week for six weeks. Most patients will improve over time. If Curelight does not improve your skin to the extent you hoped, there are other options you might consider. These include PDT (photodynamic therapy) or a medical consultation on managing acne through antibiotics, hormone therapy or oral retinoids such as accutane. All of them offer a level of acne management that will improve your skin.
Dr. Ferrara and the staff will make Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for acne treatment.
The ideal candidate suffers from acne that is not fully responsive to topical creams or gels, and either doesn’t want to pursue or isn’t doing well on oral medications. Although improvement may occur after the first treatment, it generally takes three or four treatments to achieve significant, sustained results. These will range from noticeable improvement to complete clearing. Treatments are typically performed at three-week intervals. Patients must avoid sun exposure and expect redness and peeling for a few days afterward (some reactions may resemble a sun burn). Interestingly, the more red and reactive the appearance, the better the patient does. Such patients may even need fewer overall treatments. Suncreen is recommended.