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Nodular acne is a sever and disfiguring skin
disease. Although acne is considered by many to be a disease
of adolescents, a person can be affected with acne into his
or her 30s and 40s. Males tend to get more severe acne than
females.
Acne develops in the oil producing structures of the skin
call sebaceous glands, which vary considerably in structure
and size. One or more sebaceous glands accompany each hair
follicle. These glands secrete an oily mixture call sebum
which normally passes though the hair follicle to the skin
surface. During adolescence, the sebaceous lands grow larger
and produce more sebum, especially in the face, chest and
back areas. Acne occurs when the normal route of sebum to
the skin surface is blocked. In the case of nodular acne,
the sebum builds up in the gland and mixes with dead cells.
This accumulation finally ruptures the follicle wall, forming
an inflamed nodule under the skin. Scarring usually results
from these nodules.
Acne is not cause by a poor diet, dirt or an oily complexion.
Factors that may aggravate acne include emotion stress, fatigue,
cosmetics, drugs such as iodides and bromides, and certain
foods
Accutane (isotretinonin) is a medicine use to treat sever
nodular acne which has not responded to other treatments.
To help you get the greatest benefit from Accutane it is important
for you to know how to take it correctly and what to expect.
For your own health, safety and well-being, please read the
following information carefully.
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 Patients with these conditions that have been resistant
to treatment or those who are desirous of treatment with
this advanced technology are encouraged to consult with
us.
The Medilux delivers intense pulses of light at wavelengths
that are absorbed selectively by different structures
in the skin. Our yellow light will destroy brown spots.
Green light will remove red and brown pigments.
In addition these treatments will improve the skin tone
and texture through the regeneration of collagen. Collagen
is the elastic framework that keeps the skin from wrinkling
and aging. As we age collagen is damaged by free radicals
that are produced by sunlight, gravity, smoking and other
immune factors. Biopsied skin after treatment when viewed
under the microscope shows healthier looking collagen.
Very importantly, these treatments are called non-ablative.
They do not traumatize skin. Most patients are able to
return to works after treatments without any redness
or pain. . In contrast, laser treatments are invasive
resulting in thick scabs and prolonged healing time.
We are excited about violet light treatment for acne.
It is a great addition to our established acne treatments.
Patients who have failed Accutane or who are resistant
to internal and topical medications, may find these treatments
effective. Violet light works by destroying sebaceous
glands and killing bacteria found in acne.
Acne rosacea, is a disease characterized by pimples,
dry spots, and broken blood vessels. This disease is
progressive and often resistant to treatment. The green
light will absorb red pigmentation and help fade these
blood vessels. Treatment will also help prevent rhinophyma,
the enlarged red nose which is the complication of rosacea.
Brown spots or lentigos seen in sun damaged skin can
be treated with yellow light. The treated areas will
often form a darker brown scab. This scab falls off in
one to two weeks leaving the treated area lighter.
Patients who may be interested in seeing if they are
candidates for this treatment are invited to make an
appointment for a consultation.
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