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Blue light therapy has been around since the early 1980s, when it was used to help treat seasonal mood swings due to shorter days, however, some medical professionals have recently seen its benefits as a way to remove acne scars.

This type of therapy uses an intense, narrow band of blue light to help treat the skin. If you are undergoing this type of treatment you should know that it will take anywhere from ten to twenty minutes. The greatest thing about blue light therapy is that it does not usually require much downtime, if any.

Blue light treatments usually consist of three parts. First, a photosensitizing medication is applied. Second, the doctor waits for the medication to take effect (incubation period), and finally the blue light is administered.

The incubation period - time it takes for the medication to take effect - depends on the purpose of the treatment, therefore, it can take a few minutes to a few hours.

The blue light is administered in a light activation room. After being exposed to the light, you may feel increasing warmth and even some burning or stinging sensations. In order to counteract the heat, fans are often used.

Sunscreen is an essential part of post treatment procedures. Protective garments will also help shield your skin from damaging UV radiation. Fortunately, it is possible to use blue light therapy on anyone, regardless of their age.

Acne Problems & Blue Light Therapy

Furthermore, blue light therapy can also help you with any acne treatment because it also helps kill acne bacteria without the use of antibiotics. However, antibiotics will lose their punch after a certain period of time, which is one of the biggest reasons why some doctors consider blue light therapy as one of the best acne treatments around.

Blue light therapy can also help you avoid the use of harsh acne creams and other bothersome facial acne treatments. People with dry and sensitive skin may suffer from serious problems when using traditional acne products, however, a safer alternative is the use of blue light therapy and certain natural skin care products.

If you're still uncertain about its long term effects or even possible side effects we have to be honest and let you know that no one really knows what they may be. However, the results that have been shown so far are very positive and count in favor of this treatment. It has also proven to be very effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis.