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LED Treatment for Discoloration from Acne?
asked 3 years ago by mmcc4137 in San Francisco
Latest answer by Steven H. Williams, MD
Question viewed 3,896 times
Tags: discoloration, acne, skin
I understand that blue light can be used to reduce inflammation and kill Acne-causing bacteria. Will it also help with discoloration from Acne?
1 answer to LED Treatment for Discoloration from Acne?
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Usually not
The discoloration in your skin is likely secondary to scar tissue and deposits (like hemosiderin) in the dermis itself. While LED light has been purported as a treatment for acne (with mixed results), it is likely not useful to lighten to treat scarring from acne.
You would probably need to look at peels or laser resurfacing to treat some of those areas of discoloration. If the areas are deep or dark enough or if your skin is dark it may be difficult to resolve these discolorations.
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