Severe acne resistant to conventional treatments

Signs & Symptoms

  • Up to 40% of teens and young adults are affected
  • Condition related to the sebaceous glands
  • The bacterium P. acnes is involved
  • Sometimes present later in life due to hormones (adult-onset acne)

Solution & Treatment

Light-based treatment options now offer an alternative to medication.

BEFOREAFTER

Significant results without surgery

  • Eliminates the need to take medication and the side effects associated with it
  • Efficient and safe

Treatment

Photodynamic therapy

Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is comparable to Accutane® without the significant side effects.

Treatment begins by applying a photosensitizer (Levulan® or Metvix®) for a period of one to two hours. The treatment area is then exposed to a light source. At most, a burning sensation similar to that of a sunburn can be felt.