Acne is a prevalent skin problem not just for adolescents but for adults as well. Almost everyone has experienced the occasional pimple or a mild outbreak of acne. When severe, however, acne can cause serious physical and emotional scarring.

New research shows that lasers can safely and effectively reduce inflammatory acne lesions with little or no side effects. A study of 22 light- and dark-skinned patients underwent three laser treatments at three to four week intervals.

Positive Results

On average, the patients experienced a 70 to 75 percent reduction in acne lesions after three treatments. Moreover, the side effects were minimal, usually involving only temporary redness and swelling.

According to the researchers, the acne reduction persisted for at least one year after the treatments. They concluded that laser treatment is “a suitable first-line, second-line, or (add-on) treatment modality for moderated to severe acne.”

The findings of the study are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Dr. Ming H. Jih of the University of Texas School of Medicine in Houston and his colleagues conducted the study.

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