Skin Care
The ABCs of AcneEverything you need to know about the causes of and treatments for acne, your most mystifying skin issue |
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One is photodynamic therapy. "In photodynamic therapy, a light-activated drug called amino-levulinic acid is used in conjunction with a laser to destroy sebaceous glands that are producing too much oil," explains Peredo.
Another hot treatment is Isolaz. "It is the only system that purifies and literally drains your pores from the inside and combines vacuum and laser to help destroy acne-causing bacteria," Frank says.
Your Rx: If topical or oral medications haven't helped your acne and you've got the cash (or an insanely generous health insurance plan), look into light therapies.
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