If we talk about safe acne treatments one of the treatment methods that would be mentioned is Blu-U Levulan Acne Treatment. This is one of the newest developments in light technology being used in treating skin disorders. This treatment uses a non-laser visible blue light device that is geared to eliminate bacteria in the oil glands thus eliminating one major cause of acne.

The whole treatment process as promised is non-invasive and is safe. Recommended treatment duration for maximum results is 4 weeks with a series of 3 to 5 treatments. Blu-U is for mild to moderate acne problems. But with severe acne cases levulan (aminolevulonic acid) is added to the procedure.

The treatment as it claims does three things: makes bacteria inactive, shuts down sebaceous glands, and unclogs pores through exfoliation. By addressing these factors Blu-U Levulan guarantees a long term or permanent reduction of acne. This treatment is also called Photodynamic Therapy of PDT.

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First of all, although it is effective it is still limited to what it can really treat in terms of acne. Acne is not just caused by bacteria and the hyperactive sebaceous glands. There are several other factors that mainly contribute to the formation of acne. They are; stress, poor hygiene, poor nutrition, genetics, skin allergies and so on.

Second, it promises to making bacteria that cause acne to inactive. The treatment can do this. But bacteria is not only present in acne or facial areas. You can get them anywhere and so there is still the possibility of break outs after treatment.

Third it claims to shut down sebaceous glands. The sebaceous glands are there to produce sebum which is used by the body, to waterproof hair and skin, keeps them from becoming dry, brittle and cracked and inhibit the growth of microorganisms on skin. This means that if you take away the glands your skin becomes dry and so need more skin care products to fight dryness.

Fourth because there is the possibility of break outs after treatments, this treatment method can become very expensive.

Looking at these four you may wonder why they claim to give long term or permanent reduction of acne. But then again Blu-U Levulan is effective in giving temporary relief from acne.