Blue light therapy may be something you've never heard of before, but it's actually been around since the early 1980's. Back in those years it was mostly used to help treat seasonal mood swings while now it is being used to help remove acne scars.

This type of therapy uses an intense, narrow band of blue light to help treat the skin. It generally lasts anywhere from ten to twenty minutes. The upside to blue light therapy is that it does not usually require much downtime, if any.

Blue light treatments usually consist of three parts. First, photosensitizing medication is administered to the person undergoing treatment. Once the medication takes affect the doctor administers the blue light treatment.

The incubation period of the medication depends on the purpose of the treatment. Therefore, it can take a few minutes to a few hours.

The treatment is administered in a light activation room. Before undergoing the procedure you should know that you may feel an increasing level of heat, or some burning or stinging sensations, this is normal. Fans are sometimes used to keep the person comfortable during the procedure.

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.

Blue Light Therapy & Acne Problems

Besides dealing with acne scars, blue light therapy can also be used for acne treatment because it kills acne bacteria without the use of antibiotics. You should already be aware that using antibiotics for a certain period of time may cause them to lose their effect which is one of the reasons doctors refer to blue light therapy as one of the best acne treatments around.

Undergoing blue light therapy can also help you avoid the use of harsh acne creams or 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 not sold on the idea of undergoing this type of treatment because you're uncertain of its long term effects on your skin, then it's well-understood. However, this treatment has already proven effective in the treatment of actinic keratosis, results which can't be ignored and prove the benefits of undergoing this type of therapy.