Acne Treatments in Kelowna - Laser/Light Treatments and more

There are a few different approaches to treating acne lesions and acne scarring in Kelowna.  This page will discuss treatment of active acne lesions with Blue Light therapy as well as with topical and oral prescription medicine.  We can also treat acne scars with lasers that smooth the skin by removing small dots of skin which causes tightening. 

 

Check out our SmartXide DOT laser page for more information on treating acne scars in Kelowna.  This is a fabulous treatment in which we perform a series of laser skin treatments that gradually soften and smooth the skin.

 

Blue Light Treatment(Blu-U) is used to treat moderate acne (acne vulgaris), as well as Actinic Keratoses (AKs) that are caused by excessive exposure to the sun over many years.

For the treatment of acne vulgaris in Kelowna, the BLU-U Light is normally used as an addition to other topical or systemic medications to control oil production in the skin.  The blue light is at a particular wavelength such that it will eliminate the P. Acnes bacterium which is commonly a component of the "whitehead" acne lesion.  This treatment is simple, takes 30 minutes and causes no discomfort whatsoever.

 

Acne has many forms and can occur for a variety of reasons.  A consultation with Dr. Crippen in Kelowna will help you decide which treatment is best suited for your particular condition.

 

 

What is Blu-U and why does it help?

 

In the treatment of acne vulgaris, blue light (417 nanometer wavelength) activates some chemicals within the P. acnes bacteria itself. This creates a toxic environment in the sebaceous(oil) gland that inhibits the obstruction of the sebaceous follicle and formation of the acne lesions.  Below is a diagram example of how the blue light works.

Acne is a very common condition and treatments are available now in Kelowna. We can treat active mild acne to severe acne as well as old acne scars with lasers in Kelowna.