Combination of a new radiofrequency device and blue light for the treatment of acne vulgaris.(CASE REPORTS)(Accent from Alma Lasers Inc., blue light from DUSA Pharmaceuticals Inc. )(Case study) Journal of Drugs in Dermatology | August 1, 2007| | COPYRIGHT 2007 Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright

Abstract

Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease treated by physicians. Current topical and oral treatments may have short-and long-term negative consequences. Since radiofrequency (RF) energy has been shown to reduce sebum production and 410-nm blue light has been shown to kill Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) cells, these modalities in combination should be a highly effective treatment of acne vulgaris with little or no downtime or risk. This case report describes the efficacy and safety of RF energy (Accent[TM], Alma Lasers Inc, Buffalo Grove, IL) and blue light ...

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