What is the most effective professional treatment for acne for ethnic skin, and is a laser treatment effective for hyperpigmentation? Karetta B., Clackamus, WA

There are many successful professional treatments for acne. The most important is the use of home care products suggested by your skin care specialist. These products should consist of ingredients that will clear out pores, gently exfoliate the oil build up and dead cells; and tackle the irritation and inflammation. Depending upon the degree of acne breakouts, weekly or bi-weekly professional treatments should be administered. These may consist of using enzymes, glycolic or salicylic acids and if there are no pus-filled bumps, a series of microdermabrasion treatments. If there are pus-filled bumps, blackheads and whiteheads, the specialist may consider extractions followed by a clay mask, which will further draw impurities from the skin. It is important that the client understands that compliance is necessary and results may not be seen for 8 to 12 weeks.

Lasers have greatly improved over time for use on ethnic skin. There are several treatments available for acne in ethnic patients, which include blue light and intense pulsed light (IPL). The light penetrates the skin, killing the bacteria, slows down the production of oil glands and improves the discolorations and scarring. The reduction of oil will help dry up the active lesion. If you are considering having laser services, it is imperative that you find a physician who is well trained in treating ethnic skin.

9 Comments

  1. Karetta Barrett

    I was so excited to see my question at the top of the page!

    I don’t know if the guidelines have been printed yet, if not

    I realized my question was a little awkward with “for acne for

    ethnic skin” maybe ” for acne on ethnic skin” ???

    I live in Clackamas, OR. Talk to you soon.

  2. Thanks, good article.

  3. Good article, Thanks. my name Philip.

  4. Good article, Thanks. Thanks.

  5. Good article, Thanks. Thanks.

  6. Hi, Congratulations to the site owner for this marvelous work you’ve done. It has lots of useful and interesting data.

  7. Karetta, your information has also been published in my new guide, Natural Radiance, A Guide for Ethnic Skin Care.

  8. I read your article with great pleasure. Thank you.


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