Causes and Removal of Acne

Acne is caused by the oil glands in the skin becoming irritated and obstructed. Typically occurring in teenagers, acne can also be an adult problem that can lead to embarrassment, low self esteem and depression.

Some cases of acne are small, however many cases are considered pustular or even severe cystic acne which can leave scars on your skin that can be hard to remove and make you feel like everyone is staring at you like a janet jackson super bowl video! However, thanks to new technology you don't have to feel that way. Acne scar removal is possible without dealing with prescriptions, creams, or acne systems that don't work.

The new treatment, Levulan, uses a natural chemical levulenic acid combined with blue light. Levulan is applied to the skin and is activated by a special blue light and has been used extensively since 1999 to treat a variety of skin problems.

As with all treatments there are some pros and cons that should be considered. However, the great thing about Levulan is not that the pros outweigh the cons (which they do), the cons are not severe. So many times we see new patients come to us because they are tired of dealing with powerful side affects to treatments like Accutance which can cause birth defects, liver changes, mood depression and much more.

Levulan is a great treatment because it is rapid and predictable without scarring, surgery or internal side effects. As a result, skin is refreshed after a few treatments. The side effects are mild and include red and broken skin for a few days following treatment.

For safe and effective acne removal treatments try Morris Westfried MD PC for Melasma treatment. Located in Brooklyn, New York, our locally owned and operated dermatology practice specializes in a wide range of laser treatments using the latest in state-of-the-art technology. We offer a warm, friendly atmosphere, competitive prices, and expert treatments for tattoos, hair removal, leg veins, wrinkles acne scar removal, and psoriasis. Visit us online at http://www.tattoos-removed.com/ or contact us today for more information on our wide range of services.