Posts Tagged ‘treatment’

What are the treatment options to deal with scars/pigmentation?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

Acne results from bacterial colonization as well as inflammatory state of the sebaceous follicles. There are bacteria trapped underneath dead surface of the skin aggravating acne. It stems from an abnormally large amount of bacteria, primarily propionibacterium acnes. (more…)

Are there any major side effects of the laser treatment?

Monday, December 21st, 2009

You should be aware of the basics of the laser treatment and how to deal with it. Each laser pulse usually seems just like a slight sting. It gives a pinching feel, somewhat similar to the sudden snapping motion of a rubber band. To reduce whatever little pain that might be felt, topical anesthetics are used in some cases. However, a majority of patients do not really need it. (more…)