With More Adults Getting Acne, New Treatment Uses Light

(Light in the form of lasers, often combined with other treatments, also may help with treatment of http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/best-acne-treatment-facts—latest-breaking-news-231578181.html acne and acne scars. Results can be variable.) The effects of the therapy appear to sustain themselves for about six weeks after the last dose, according to the data. Photocure plans late-stage clinical testing to monitor patients up to 12 months after treatment and intends to file for U.S. regulatory approval to treat moderate-to-severe acne. Most patients wouldn’t need this type of photodynamic therapy, Dr. Pariser says.
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Kids are getting acne younger than ever, doctors say

Little girl acne

Sent! A link has been sent to your friend’s email address. 25 Kids are getting acne younger than ever, doctors say Cathy Payne, USA TODAY 10:25 a.m. EDT August 17, 2013 Back-to-school physicals are a good time for parents to raise concerns with kids’ doctors. Kids are getting acne younger than ever, dermatologists say.
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