More often than not, most of the patients we see are
suffering from mild to severe acne and are looking for a way to achieve
fresher, clearer skin. While antibiotics are often prescribed to remedy
problems with acne, the use of antibiotics over an extensive period of time can
often cause more problems down the road. Luckily, in the past few years, a new
device called TheraClear™ has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of
acne.
TheraClear™ is able to treat multiple causes of acne in a
single treatment. Using a pneumatic tip that gently suctions the skin into a
chamber, the device is able to remove blackheads and oil from the skin and
unblock pores. Simultaneously, a broad band of intense light is emitted to
selectively kill the acne bacteria and leave the good bacteria intact.
After a single treatment, patients are able to see
improvements. A series of four to eight treatments seven to ten days apart is
recommended for optimal results. Each treatment is relatively painless and
takes between 10 to 20 minutes. After the initial series of treatments,
patients can receive maintenance treatments as needed.
TheraClear™’s mode of killing bacteria and suppressing oil
glands is the leading technology for treating acne. Based on Theravant
research, 85 percent of patients have excellent results, 10 percent show
satisfactory improvement, and only 5 percent show little improvement. While
TheraClear™ does not cure acne, it is proving to be successful in treating acne
without the use of medication.
If you are interested in receiving TheraClear™ treatments,
call Greenville Dermatology at (864) 242-5872 to set up an appointment today.
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