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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Clearlight Acne PhotoClearing System?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Clearlight Acne PhotoClearing System?
by 1904s, Oct 16, 2003 12:00AM
Do you think that the Clearlight Acne PhotoClearing System is a safe and effective treatment for acne? My dermatoligist suggested that I consider the treatment.
I am in my late 20's and have mild/moderate acne. I currently use Cleocin-T. I have tried a lot of topical treatments (retin-A, differin) and none of them seem to solve the problem satisfactorily.
I am in my late 20's and have mild/moderate acne. I currently use Cleocin-T. I have tried a lot of topical treatments (retin-A, differin) and none of them seem to solve the problem satisfactorily.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 17, 2003 12:00AM
, Oct 17, 2003 12:00AM
This light-based system does appear to be safe and effective. I don't think anyone yet knows how its effectviness, both short- and long-term, compares to that of standard treatments like topical and oral antibiotics.
Insurance, as far as I know, doesn't cover such treatments. Has your doctor exhausted all other avenues, such as oral antibiotics? If not, you might want to try them. I don't believe Clearlight is sure to clear acne indefinitely, so like any other treamtnet it may need to be repeated.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Insurance, as far as I know, doesn't cover such treatments. Has your doctor exhausted all other avenues, such as oral antibiotics? If not, you might want to try them. I don't believe Clearlight is sure to clear acne indefinitely, so like any other treamtnet it may need to be repeated.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
