Ringworm, Acne & Skin Care

A skin condition often associated with puberty and teen years, acne can affect men and women throughout their lifetime. Severe acne at any age may cause scaring of the face, neck, chest and back or any other affected area of the body. A new development in the treatment of acne is the use of red and blue light to treat the condition. The acne light treatment method offers several advantages over the traditional treatments.

Acne lights do not require the use of astringents, creams or lotions. The do not stain or bleach the users clothing or bedding. The light can be used while the person is involved in other activities.

The light produced by an acne light is at specific wavelengths in the spectrum of light that were chose to kill the bacteria that causes acne and speed healing of scar tissue. Specifically, the blue light helps to kill bacteria while the red is helpful in healing.

The red and blue light should be applied daily for fifteen minutes to half an hour. Light  in the wavelengths used in the acne light should not cause skin damage or sunburn;  however, some people have skin that is sensitive to all light.

Users of the acne light should not expect immediate results. It could take up to eight  weeks of daily use before there is a marked improvement.

To prevent having to use the light for extended periods of time, choose larger lights if you have problems with more than one area of acne.

Acne can cause self-esteem issues for teens. It can affect their self-confidence and many  areas of life. If left untreated, acne can cause permanent scaring of the face that may  affect a person for his or her entire lifetime. If your child is struggling with acne,  then the acne light is worth the investment for clear and healthy skin.