Abnoeal Bakus
Physicians Laser and Dermatology Institute, LLC Chicago, IL United States of America
Title: New technique for the treatment of active acne after failure of Accutane, antibiotics and topical Rx’s, also a non-prescription approach to treatment
Biography
Biography: Abnoeal Bakus
Abstract
Adult acne can be challenging to treat. Laser therapy has made advances in treating inflammatory acne. Some of the successful laser devices used may also reduce hair growth which would be undesirable in the beard region of male patients.
Aim: To evaluate a device based, non-topical acne medication or oral antibiotic treatment of active acne over the beard area.
Study: A total of 10 male patients with moderate to severe acne over the beard region were treated. Patients stopped using all the topical and oral anti-acne medications. Skin types included I-IV. A QSYAG laser at 1064 nm, 6 mm and 0.9-1.3 j/cm2 was used for therapy. Patients were treated every 2 to 4 weeks depending on their level of acne severity.
Results: Patients responded with a significant reduction in acne lesions. At least 6 sessions were administered. There were no adverse effects except for immediate transient erythema and edema. Long term results were maintained after therapy. Beard hair growth remained at pre-laser therapy levels.
Conclusion: Laser therapy is an effective and safe method for treating the male beard area in patients with inflammatory acne. Appropriate laser selection and parameters are necessary to achieve.