There are various types of acne and these are shown below:-
1. Acne Vulgaris – This is the most commonly experienced form of acne and appears around puberty. It generally affects a person’s face, shoulders and chest. Often it is caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structure which consists of hair follicles and the associated sebaceous glands) and lesions will appear which are commonly known as pimples, spots or zits.
2. Acne Rosacea – Is a red rash mostly found on a person’s face.
3. Acne Keloidalis Nuchae – Known also as Pseudofolliculitis Nuchae. This type of acne forms as a rash caused by shaving.
4. Acne Conglobata – Also known as Hidradenitis Suppurativa – Is the forming of chronic abscesses or boils on the sweat glands and hair follicles. Generally areas in which it appears is under the underarms, groin and buttocks as well as under womens breasts.
5. Acne Cosmetica – Is a type of acne caused by cosmetic products.
6. Acne Fulminas – This is a more extreme form of Acne Conglobata.
7. Acne Medicamentosa – Generally forms when a person is starting or finishing a course of medication.
8. Baby Acne – Is a type of acne rash that forms on the cheeks, chin and forehead of babys and infants.
9. Chloracne – Is caused by a person being exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons such as dioxins or PCB’s.
Acne is an inflammatory disease of the skin which causes the pores to become blocked and and visible shows as pimples, blackheads and whiteheads and cysts or nodules.
It is often caused by changes in the pilosebaceous units (skin structure which consists of hair follicles and the associated sebaceous glands) and lesions will appear which are commonly known as pimples, spots or zits. The term acne comes from a corruption of Greek words “acme” meaning skin erruption and “bacne” or ” backne” which is often used to indicate the form of acne found on a person’s back.
Most teenagers are affected by acne, but not restricted to this group as adults can also get acne. Acne is especially common in Western societies most likely due to a high genetic disposition to getting it. It is often considered to be an abnormal response to normal levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body and for many people this tends to diminish over time so the acne then often disappears or at least decrease usually when a person reaches their early 20′s. There is no way to predict just how long it will take for the acne to disappear completely and for some individuals they may continue to suffer from acne for decades later (sometimes in to their 30′s or 40′s or even beyond these).
A large percentage of the world population is affected by acne at some stage during their life and can be emotionally upsetting and cause disfiguring in cases that lead to scarring.
Acne blue light therapy involves treating the affected area with safe wavelengths of UV light targeting and killing acne bacteria and healing the skin.. Clearlight therapy is available through dermatologists but is expensive. Recently though, with the advance in LED technology, reasonably priced blue light therapy lamps and blue light therapy bulbs are available for home use.
The ultraviolet spectrum of sunlight has been known for sometime to improve acne conditions due to antibacterial and other effects but unfortunately cannot be used long term because of the damaging effect on the skin. Studies have since found that some of the visible violet light present in sunlight (in the range 405-420 nm) targets to kill propionibacterium acnes or the bacteria associated with acne. Use of acne blue light therapy with a light therapy lamp for 3 consecutive days has been shown to reduce bacteria in the pores by up to 99.9% with up to 80% of patients showing overall improvement over 3 months (note it no improvement was found in 10% of patients).
Research has been proven by the July 2000 doctors at Hammersmith Hospital in London (UK) used blue and red light therapy produced by a lightbox on patients with mild to moderate acne for 15 minutes a day over a 12 week period. The results showed that on average there was a 76% decrease in the number of spots visible in the area treated on these patients. The trial was led by Doctor Tony Chu who claims that the combination of the red and blue light therapy attacks the bateria contributing to the acne and promotes healing.
Doctor Sadwick wrote that lthough the exact mode of action was still unclear, it was believed that phototherapy destroyed propionibacterium acnes, the slow-growing bacteria linked to acne. Patients in his study used Omnilux Clear-U blue- and red-light therapies. Eight weeks after a month-long treatment course, Sadick said, acne lesions were reduced by 69 per cent.
Acne blue light therapy lamps and light therapy lamp bulbs.
The FDA approved acne blue light therapy use with a light therapy lamp in August 2002.
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he Acne 415 Blue Light Therapy 38 LED Bulbs have a peak wavelength 415nm out of UV range but produce no harmful UV rays. The bulbs can be used at home in your own household lamp and are easy to use, only requires 15 minutes per day and they are relatively inexpensive.
So if your are looking for a natural solution to your acne free of lotions and chemicals then maybe you should take a look at acne blue light therapy.
