Mountain View Dermatology
Dermatology & Skin Care
Marc I. Epstein, D.O, FAOCD
2375 North Wyatt Drive, Suite 109
Tucson, AZ 85712-2152
(520) 881-8161

 

Mountain View Aesthetics
Skin Rejuvenation Center
Marc I. Epstein, D.O, FAOCD
2375 North Wyatt Drive, Suite 107
Tucson, AZ 85712-2152
(520) 867-8922

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Acne Therapy
Acne, Acne Scarring

Take Control of your ACNE…with BLU-U®

Marc I. Epstein, D.O.

Blue Light Treatments for Moderate Acne
 

Moderate Acne Treatment
 

Is there a new way to control moderate acne?
Your case of moderate acne may not be responding to medications or other conventional treatments. Maybe it’s time to consider something new.
 
What’s the Blue Light Treatment? How does it work?
There is now a new treatment available that doesn’t depend on medication. The BLU-U® is a very special blue light that can kill acnes bacteria in your skin. Treatments are simple – usually a 15-minute session about once or twice, per week. After some weeks, the blue light can control your acne, or clear it up for a very long period.  For more severe acne, PDT (photodynamic therapy) can be added to the treatment.

Understanding Acne-What is acne, and why is it so hard to control?

There are many types of acne. The most common is called acne vulgaris. Almost everyone goes through a period of acne at one time or another. Just beneath the surface of the skin lie hundreds of tiny glands called sebaceous glands. Their function is to collect and excrete the oily substance called sebum, to keep the skin healthy. However, the tiny pathway for the sebum to escape often becomes clogged, and a bacterium called P. acnes grows inside. In a short time, the area swells up, and forms a pimple on the skin. At certain times of life, this process becomes very active, troublesome and hard to control.

Is there a new way to control moderate acne?

There are many treatments for moderate acne - creams, washes, medications - mild ones and very strong ones. However, you doctor may decide that certain medications, such as antibiotics, aren't right for you. Your case of moderate acne may not be responding to medications or other conventional treatments. It may be hard for you to keep up with complicated routines of skin care. Maybe it's time to consider something new.

 

Marc I. Epstein, D.O.
Make yourself perfectly clear.  Ask for the CoolTouch® Acne Solution.

How does CoolTouch® work?
Unlike other therapies that address bacterial symptoms only, CoolTouch® targets the source of acne. The energy penetrates deep enough to shrink oil glands and decrease their capacity to produce acne.

How long does a treatment take?
Treatments take 10 – 30 minutes, depending on the area to be treated and the severity of the condition.
 
What improvement will you see?
You will notice significant reduction of acne and improved appearance of acne scars. Results are achieved through a series of treatments.
 
How many treatments will you need?
Typically, it takes more than one treatment to achieve the optimum level of improvement. On average, patients receive 3 – 6 treatments at monthly intervals.

COOLTOUCH Results

Marc I. Epstein, D.O.