Advancing precision acne therapy using a novel photopneumatic device

Photopneumatic therapy (PPT) combines vacuum and pulsed, broadband light to extract debris and bacteria from the pilosebaceous units; monotherapy is unexplored. Facial acne lesions and skin texture were evaluated after up to six PPT treatments, 1-2 weeks apart for 15-20 minutes per treatment using c...

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Published in:Journal of cosmetic and laser therapy 2024-05, Vol.26 (1-4), p.77-80
Main Author: Munavalli, Gilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acne Vulgaris
Adult
Female
Humans
Phototherapy - instrumentation
Phototherapy - methods
Vacuum
Young Adult
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Summary:Photopneumatic therapy (PPT) combines vacuum and pulsed, broadband light to extract debris and bacteria from the pilosebaceous units; monotherapy is unexplored. Facial acne lesions and skin texture were evaluated after up to six PPT treatments, 1-2 weeks apart for 15-20 minutes per treatment using customized energy settings, in seven female patients with inflammatory, comedonal and pustular lesions. Lesion and redness reduction with improvement in skin texture and pore size were observed after 1-3 treatments; adverse effects were infrequent. PPT may optimize lesion clearance as monotherapy and/or as an adjuvant. The ability to change pulse structure, pulse duration, vacuum pressure and fluence allow for treatment that best matches skin type and acne severity.
ISSN:1476-4172
1476-4180
1476-4180
DOI:10.1080/14764172.2024.2376704