Isolaz
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Isolaz Acne Clearing
Isolaz is the latest technology for clearing acne of any kind! Isolaz is used for adolescent acne and adult acne from any cause: acne vulgaris ("common acne"), cystic acne, pustular acne, inflammatory acne, acne associated with rosacea. Isolaz works by using light of a specific wavelength designed to target and kill acne causing bacteria. In some cases, when necessary, Isolaz can be combined with levulinic acid to enhance photosensitivity. This treatment is called "photodynamic therapy" or PDT, for short.
Treatments are weekly, for about 6 to 8 weeks, short, and comfortable. The specialized tips exert gentle suction to clean debris from the pores, and light acts in conjuction with the suction to kill bacteria. A big advantage of using the Isolaz is the avoidance of potentially harmful medications. Accutane has been linked to development of adolescent depression and suicide, and tetracyclines have been linked with development of breast cancer in females. Isolaz can provide a drug free alternative for acne clearing. Control of acne is key in preventing development of acne scarring. When scarring is present, Hypatia Clinic has methods for improving acne scarring.
After the initial course of Isolaz treatments, maintenance treatments are performed about once every 2 months to keep acne cleared. Adolescents and adults experience increased confidence and have a brighter outlook when their acne no longer controls how they view themselves. They are free to be themselves, without worry about how they look.
Isolaz for Rosacea
Treatments
Trigger avoidance can help reduce the onset of rosacea but alone will not normally cause remission for all but mild cases. Sunscreen is highly advisable. Intense pulsed light offers one of the best treatments for rosacea, in particular the redness of the skin. Light penetrates the skin to target the capillaries beneath the top layer of skin. The light is absorbed by red blood cells which heat up, damaging the capilliaries, causing them to be reabsorbed by the body. With a sufficient number of treatments, this method may eliminate redness altogether, though additional periodic treatments will likely be necessary to remove newly-formed capillaries. Treatment is longterm, usually 1-2 years before the disorder is under control. Lifelong treatment is often necessary, although some cases resolve after a while and go into a permanent remission.
