Physical Modalities (Devices) in the Management of Acne

Mark S Nestor; Nicole Swenson; Angela Macri

doi:10.1016/j.det.2015.11.003

Physical Modalities (Devices) in the Management of Acne

Dermatol Clin. 2016 Apr;34(2):215-23. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2015.11.003. Epub 2016 Feb 2.

Authors

Mark S Nestor¹, Nicole Swenson², Angela Macri²

Affiliations

¹ Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Center for Clinical Enhancement, 2925 Aventura Blvd, #205, Aventura, FL 33180, USA; Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1600 NW 10th Ave, Miami, FL 33136, USA. Electronic address: NestorMD@admcorp.com.
² Center for Clinical and Cosmetic Research, Center for Clinical Enhancement, 2925 Aventura Blvd, #205, Aventura, FL 33180, USA.

PMID: 27015782
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2015.11.003

Abstract

Treatment options for acne vulgaris are enhanced by laser and light therapy. Both visible and laser light are effective treatments for acne. Visible light and many lasers target Propionibacterium acnes porphyrins while others act as anti-inflammatory mediators or reduce sebaceous gland activity. Compared with topical and systemic therapies, laser and light therapies have few if any side effects and appear to be safe during pregnancy. If patients prefer at home light treatments, several devices are currently available and have been shown to have efficacy. Ultimately, combining laser and light with topical therapy may well become the mainstay of acne treatment.

Keywords: Acne; Devices; Home Devices; Laser therapy; Light therapy; Treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acne Vulgaris / therapy*
Disease Management*
Equipment Design
Humans
Physical Therapy Modalities / instrumentation*