Traditional acne treatments have typically revolved around either taking a pill – usually an antibiotic or a hormone-altering drug – or applying a topical medication to the affected area. In recent years, however, an altogether different treatment has begun to gain popularity with doctors and patients alike: blue light therapy.

Part of blue light therapy’s appeal is that it doesn’t involve taking a pill (some of which can have side effects) or using a cream that can irritate or dry the skin. Some people turn to blue light therapy because they have had inadequate results from more traditional therapies. The best treatment for acne is bound to be different in every case.

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Have you ever considered how acne or pimples can affect someone psychologically? Many people are under the impression that these conditions are only skin deep. However, research has found out that they have an adverse effect on a person’s emotional well-being too. Acne problems are no longer dealt as cosmetic issues by dermatologists. Doctors now relate them to the behavior and mindset of a person. Most of us have gone through acne treatments and pimple nightmares.

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