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Acne Clearing at Integrated Skin Care

 


Our Acne treatment really works!

We perform an acne facial treatment like no other in the industry.  We use highly effective topicals that are customized for your skin during each treatment.  We use supplements to address internal imbalances that can contribute to acne.  We use nutrition and lifestyle modification strategies to address the needs of your body and your skin.  We get results.  Call today!

 

 

 

What is Acne? 

The topical presentation of acne is easy to understand:  Testosterone (an androgen hormone) targets the skin and sebaceous glands where sebum is produced.  Testosterone combines with the enzyme, 5alpha-reductase, to produce dihydrotestosterone, which stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce increased volumes of sebum.  Sebum is expelled out of the follicular tube.

Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and other bacteria on the skin and within the follicles produce bacterial lipases (enzymes) that move into the follicle openings and convert sebum into free fatty acids, which irritates the follicle linings.  This irritation causes excessive production of cells and cellular debris, which blocks the follicles and traps P. acnes inside.  The P. acnes bacteria inside the blocked follicles breed and produce acne infections.  Infections grow and inflame the skin.  Macrophage cells produce inflammatory histamines that cause the skin to become red, puffy and painful.  This causes more follicle blockage and promotes more acne infections.  In the case of acne vulgaris, the infections may not rise to the surface where the infection and its waste can be expelled.

Acne Treatment at IntegratedSkin Care 

 While the surface presentation can be easily dealt with using the Bion Acne Clearing system, internal contributors are more complicated.   There are many different contributors to acne and typically several contributors are acting at the same time.  Generally speaking, acne is a sign that there is something out of balance in the body.  At Integrated Skin Care we address internal contributors as well as the topical presentation of acne.  Acne treatment is a comprehensive program consisting of professional skin care treatments, home care and product, lifestyle changes, diet modifications, supplements, detoxification and stress reduction.  Acne clearing does not happen over night.  But it does happen!

 

No one can compare to our acne skin care treatments!  We follow a complete protocol as discussed above and we use Clear Light, hyperbaric oxygen, ultra sound and special topicals to clear your acne fast!

 

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ClearLight acne therapy 

 How does ClearLight work? 

P. acnes bacterium produce a natural metabolic byproduct called porphyrins. Porphyrins are light sensitive and as it turns out, exquisitely sensitive to narrow band visible blue light. When porphyrins are exposed to this light (or to a lesser extent, natural sunlight which contains less concentrated blue light), a chemical reaction occurs that is toxic to the P. acnes. Kill the P. acnes, improve the acne. P. acnes literally self-destruct as a result of its own metabolic process.

The process, referred to as Acne PhotoClearing (APC) utilizes a high intensity, enhanced narrow band beam of visible blue light to help destroy P. acnes and clear acne. The machine, known as ClearLight (manufactured by CureLight and licensed by Lumenis for sale in the U.S.), is not a laser, but a specialized halide lamp, illuminating the skin with therapeutic blue visible light.

BLUE FAQs

What types of acne will ClearLight clear?

The FDA has approved ClearLight for the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne. This translates small red inflammatory papules and pustules (whiteheads). ClearLight is unlikely to help resolve blackheads or cysts, minimize pore visibility, or reduce oiliness. We use Bion and other things to address those issues.  When the Integrated Skin Care protocol is added, improvement rates increase.

Not all cases of acne are driven by flourishing bacteria, so APC is not going to be 100% effective.  Here again, the addition of the Integrated Skin Care protocols for acne will increase effectiveness.

How clear will I get?

Eighty percent of acne patients treated with ClearLight in a multi-center study experienced improvement. In this study performed by Shalita, et. Al and published in Clinical Application Notes ( Vol. 9 No.1), the level of improvement was just over 60% reduction of inflammatory acne lesions at the completion of the 8 treatments.  Expect better results adding the Integrated Skin Care Acne protocols.

Who should consider Acne PhotoClearing treatment?

Anyone who wants to use natural methods to clear acne, or is unable to tolerate oral treatment; has sensitive skin easily irritated by acne topicals; finds compliance difficult and has mild to moderate inflammatory acne may want to consider this form of therapy. With an estimated 40% acne antibiotic resistance, APC is an option for systemic drug-free therapy.

ClearLight may be used on any area of the body.

Is this an acne cure?

No. ClearLight helps improve acne or clear the acne. Remission typically lasts between 4-8 months. Assuming one is not using Bion products to help keep the acne clear, repeat series of ClearLight may be required for maintenance clearing.  However, using the Integrated Skin Care acne protocol will help to address causes of acne and decrease dependence on acne treatments.

Will ClearLight help my oiliness?

It is unlikely that ClearLight will address oiliness concerns. According to Lumenis, it is fine to continue your glycolic acid, salicylic acid and Vitamin A products.  Again, we use other products to address this issue quit effectively.

When will I see a difference?

Plan on 2-3 treatments before improvement is seen. Lack of any improvement at this point may indicate that P. acnes is primarily to blame for this case of acne and future treatments may not be helpful.

Can I take my acne medications?

Visible light can cause photosensitizing reactions. Oral medications that increase the risk of sunburn should be avoided throughout the 4 week series of treatments. This includes tetracycline, minocycline, doxycycline and Accutane for acne therapy. Other prescription medications may be photosensitizers. Make sure to inform your therapist about all of your prescription medications.

Are there any limitations to topical treatments that can be used during treatment?

I spoke with the ClearLight product manager and was assured it is fine to remain on topical acne therapy including those that have UV photosensitization. This includes Vitamin A based products (including retinol, tretinoin and Tazarotene) as well as glycolic and salicylic acid.

How long can I expect to stay clear?

While this will vary by client as well as changes in a client's lifestyle, stresses, etc., remission is expected to last anywhere from 4-8 months.  Using the Integrated Skin Care acne protocol will help to address the contributors to your acne and help you stay clear.

What is a treatment like?

ClearLight is a painless system. Ten to fifteen minutes are spent under the light for a full face treatment.

What are the risks?

There is no down time, no residual redness, scarring or burning. There have been no reports of skin discoloration due to the light itself (remember that resolving acne may leave some PIH-post inflammatory hyperpigmentation).

Can the ClearLight be used while I am pregnant or nursing?

ClearLight was not tested on pregnant women. Therefore it is not recommended for pregnant women. However, there is no contraindication for nursing women. When in doubt, discuss this with your physician.

What if I have a light sensitive problem like lupus, porphyria or PMLE?

Patients with light sensitive medical conditions should consider other acne treatment alternatives.

Special thanks Audry Kunin, MD at www.dermadoctor.com who wrote this article.

My additions to the article appear in green- Dr. DeStefano