Acne and Rosacea Charity Training Manual
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Lasers<br />
1450 nm Laser with Cooling Spray<br />
Study published in 2002 showed the effect of 1450nm (mid infra-red) laser/ cooling spray in treating truncal acne. Initial animal studies suggested that<br />
the laser would cause short term disruption <strong>and</strong> rupture of sebaceous gl<strong>and</strong>s. Patients were given 4 treatments over 3 weeks, follow up for 24 weeks.<br />
Results showed a statistically significant reduction in number of inflammatory lesions compared to control.<br />
NLite (Regenlite) Laser – 585nm Pulsed Dye<br />
Laser This is a pulse Dye Laser with unique features. It is excellent in its vascular mode to destroy blood vessels but has additional important<br />
medical properties which provide treatment for a range of inflammatory dermatoses – Bio stimulation.<br />
Its unique features are due to the immediate energy rise with the start of the pulse, which is very different to most pulse dye lasers.<br />
Unique pulse of the NLite/Regenlite laser compared to conventional pulse dye<br />
lasers
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