Expectations

• The BLU-U light is of low intensity and will not heat the skin. However, during the light treatment, you may experience sensations of burning, tingling, stinging, or prickling of the treated AKs.
• Following treatment, the AKs and to some degree the surrounding skin may redden, and swelling and scaling may also occur. However, these effects are temporary and should completely resolve by 4 weeks after treatment.

Before treatment starts:

• Bring adequate sun protective items with you to your appointment such as a wide brim hat or an umbrella.

After treatment:

• AVOID sun exposure for at least 48 hours.
• Sunscreen will not protect against photosensitivity reactions caused by visible light. Gentle cleansers and moisturizers may be applied as needed.

Possible side effects:

• The most common side effects include scaling/crusting, skin discoloration, itching, stinging, and or burning, redness and swelling.

BLU -U Photodynamic Therapy for Acne

Acne is a common skin disease, affecting people of all ages. At certain times of life, this process becomes very troublesome, and difficult to control, despite multiple therapies. 

An innovative way to control moderate acne: 

• In addition to Actinic Keratoses indication, Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy, ‘BLU-U’ is a non drug therapy for moderate acne. 
• There are many acne treatments to try and choosing the correct one can be overwhelming. If you have moderate acne and are uncomfortable taking antibiotics or are just unhappy with your current topical treatment results, consider blue light therapy using light without drugs or antibiotics. Blu-U may be the most reasonable treatment alternative for your acne.