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Does LED Light Treatment Work on Acne Scars?

asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB
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Tags: acne scars, blemishes, scar

Saw a brochure at my dermatologists office saying light emitting diodes can get rid of acne scars?  If true, just mild scars or deep pitted acne scars?  LED light colors work differently?

4 answers to Does LED Light Treatment Work on Acne Scars?

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LED light works to rid bacteria, not acne scars

LED light works to get rid of bacteria but it has no effect to getting rid of acne scars.
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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LED treatment does not work for acne scars.

LED treatment works best for mild to moderate acne, it has no effect on acne scars. You could consider other options like LASER resurfacing.
Renita Lourdhurajan, MD, DNB

India Dermatologist
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LED lights on acne scars

LED lights work by targeting the bacteria (P. Acnes) that causes acne. Various LED colors provide different benefits. Several light sources combine both blue and red. They are more effective than using just the blue LED alone. LED treatments are painless treatments and can be used for all skin colors. Comedones and severe acne will not usually respond well. Scarring does not improve. A laser such as the smooth beam is an effective procedure for both severe acne and acne scarring.  ... more
Joshua L. Fox, MD

Long Island Dermatologic Surgeon
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LED will not get rid of acne scars

LED utilizes light to reduce acne bacteria (blue) and reduce redness from inflammation (red). There would be no effect on the depth of acne scars. The best improvement would be from a lessening of redness if you acne scars are still retaining color. To date, Fraxel Retore and similar fractional lasers which are used multiple times are the best way to lessen acne scars. The skin responds to laser by producing new collagen. With multiple laser procedures, you have the advantage of... more
Nissan Pilest, MD

Irvine Dermatologic Surgeon

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