Blu U Light Therapy

What is Acne, and Why Is It So Hard to Control?

There are many types of acne.  The most common is called acne vulgaris.  Almost everyone gos through a period of acne at on time or another.

Just beneath the surface of the skin lie hundreds of tiny glands called sebaceous glands.  Their function is to collect and exscrete the oily substance called sebum, to keep the skin healthy.

However, the tiny pathway for the sebum to escape often becomes clogged, and a bacterium called p. acnes grows inside.  In a short time, the area swells up and forms as a pimple on the skin.  At certain times of life, this process becomes very active, troublesome and hard to control.There are many treatments for moderate acne, creams, washes, medications,  - mild ones and very strong ones.  However, your physician may decide that certain medications, such as antibodics, aren't right for you. 
  • Your case of moderate acne may not be responding to medications or other conventional treatments. 
  • It may be hard for you to keep up with complicated routines of skin care. 
  • Maybe it's time to consider something new.
What is The Blue Light Treatment & How Does It Work?

There is a new treatment available that doesn't depend on medication.   It is called BLU-U.
The Blu U is a very special light that can kill the p.acne bacteria on your skin.  Treatments are simple - you simply sit with your face close to the light for a short time at a scshedule set by your physiscian, usually a 15 min. session about once or twice per week.  The treatments may go on for 5 weeks or so.  It's verys afe, it's not hot nor is it painful.  After some weeks, the blue light can control your acne, or clear it up for a very long  period.

The BLU-U was cleared by the FDA in 2004 for the treatment of moderate infla,,atory acne vulgaris.

Acne At Any Age

Not exclusive to teenagers.......many young adults, people in their 20's and 30's have trouble with acne, that is hard to control.