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I'm Doctor Bobby Buka, a dermatologist. Controlling and treating acne breakouts has
historically been the job of creams, cleansers and sometimes antibiotics. And, while those
methods continue to work well for some... other people just don't see results.
We know that sunlight can help "dry up" acne... but sunlight includes ultra-violet,
or UV, rays. Those are the kind that can cause skin cancer. But there's been a lot of study
into other types of light therapy, and the good news is that these non-UV therapies work.
A study of so-called blue light therapy showed a reduction of blackheads by 50 percent and
a reduction of more than 30 percent for whitehead pimples. Blue light therapy can be done at
home ... and appears to works best when used once a day. But this isn't the only new
light therapy available. We're also using pulsing lights, lasers, and even light and
drugs in combination. So, if your acne breakouts aren't responding to traditional treatments,
talk to your dermatologist about light therapies and whether they'll work for you.