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Photodynamic Therapy - How is It Different from Aramis?
asked 3 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Brooke R. Seckel, MD
Question viewed 812 times
Tags: alternative, comparison
I am wonderding how is photodynamic therapy different from Aramis laser technology? Which one would help prevent and also reduce acne scarring?
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Non-ablative fractional Erbium laser is best for acne scarring. Photodynamic therapy controls acne
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a very effective acne treatment to reduce acute acne outbreaks. A topical light activated medication is placed on the skin (EMLA) and the light source is applied to the skin. PDT light sources include laser, intense pulsed light, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), blue light, red light, and many other visible lights (including natural sunlight).
While PDT is very effective at controlling acute acne, acne scars are chronic scars caused by previous acne outbreaks. The...
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