Is laser acne treatment effective?
Disease description:
Medical History: Xiao Wang is 25 years old and has suffered from recurrent facial acne for many years. She has tried various treatments with unsatisfactory results. Recently, she heard that laser acne treatment can effectively improve skin condition and wants to know whether laser acne therapy is truly effective.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Chen Lu
Laser acne treatment works by using specific wavelengths of laser light to irradiate the skin, thermally damaging the sebaceous glands and Propionibacterium acnes, thereby reducing sebum production and killing bacteria to improve acne conditions. Laser treatment can achieve better results for mild to moderate acne, particularly for inflammatory acne and acne-related sequelae such as redness and scars. However, for severe acne, laser treatment alone may have limited effectiveness and may require combination with other treatment methods.
Before opting for laser acne treatment, patients should consult a professional physician to assess individual skin type, causes of acne, and severity, to determine whether laser therapy is suitable. Additionally, laser acne treatment may have some side effects, such as skin erythema, temporary pigmentation, skin burns, infection, and scar formation. Therefore, undergoing treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician and following post-treatment care instructions, along with maintaining good lifestyle habits and facial hygiene, can help reduce side effects and ensure treatment effectiveness.
