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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD answers: Does LED work for acne treatment?

Acne - can't stand that nothing is working to reduce it.  I read about LED light treatments and that could work on acne, but  not  going that direction unless someone can tell me it works.  too expensive and time consuming if not. 


Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
5 months ago
By Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD - Virginia Beach Dermatologist

 I am only familiar with the Gentle Waves LED. I think it is excellent for post procedure treatments. It seems to really calm the skin. Gentle Waves generally gives the skin a nice tone and texture. Patients look more relaxed and healthier.

     However, it does not satisfactorily addressall  the causes of acne: sticky, plugged pores, bacterial overgrowth in the pores, excessive sebum output and the subsequent inflammation. It only works on the latter. So while it might be somewhat helpful in acne, there are far far more effective treatments available. 

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