Blue light Acne Treatment can it help?

This type of treatment aims to kill the acne germs on the skin by energising one of the germs waste products, protoporphyrin. The treatment is as effective as topical antibiotics. Because it does not give lasting improvement it is an expensive alternative treatment.

What about Laser treatments?

These are relatively new treatments that have not yet been fully studied. There are a number of lasers that can work. The mechanism of action is thought to be a reduction in the size of the sebaceous glands.

The laser that causes the least discomfort is the Pulse dye laser. This new treatment is offered at the Skin Centre