Acne vulgaris is well-known for being difficult to treat. However, with millions of teenagers and adults being affected by it, many patients are looking for effective ways to treat and prevent it.
Thankfully, phototherapy has been approved by the FDA as an effective treatment for this ailment; its combination of wavelengths of light and thermal effects stimulated the body’s internal healing mechanisms.
In Intense Pulsed Light therapy (IPL), full-spectrum UV light is filtered to allow certain wavelengths to address specific targets in the dermis. The most effective IPL treatments offer these multiple wavelengths—which are used to kill acne-causing bacteria—for maximum results. Additionally, LHE, a form of IPL that includes a burst of heat with the delivery of the pulse, is often used to open the sebaceous gland, allowing excess sebum to be released.
As a naturopathic doctor, consider offering this cutting-edge technology to patients who are suffering from acne. By stimulating the body’s inherent ability to heal itself, you are using modern techniques in tandem with the ancient wisdom of naturopathic medicine.
