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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in
Qatar, affecting over 85% of adolescents by the age of 24 years and up
to 50% of adults over 25 years of age. Acne is a widespread and
upsetting condition. It can produce lifelong physical and emotional
scarring.
Acne is NOT caused by bad diet or greasy foods. In
fact, acne develops when the sebaceous glands in a person's skin
produces excess oil? (sebum). This oil
combines with cells that line the gland walls and clogs the skin’s
pores. Normal skin bacteria colonise these
pores and the body’s response causes the inflammation or reddening of
the skin that we associate with acne.
How does OmniluxTM light
therapy work?
One of the key bacteria responsible for the inflammation is Propionibacterium acnes or P.acnes. These bacteria produce natural chemicals
called poryphyrins, which are sensitive to
light at different wavelengths. If stimulated, these chemicals will neutralise the bacteria and with no bacteria
present inflammation will subside.
Omnilux blueTM stimulates
these chemicals and so eradicates the bacteria that cause the redness
or inflammation of acne. This is combined with Omnilux
reviveTM which
has anti inflammatory properties, this helps
to minimise the redness of acne lesions and
promotes healthier skin.
Omnilux treatments are totally
non-invasive and generate no heat. The treatment does not damage normal
tissue and works with the body’s own natural processes to rejuvenate
the skin.
Why choose Omnilux combination
light therapy for acne?
Omnilux is an essential tool as part of an
acne management programme. OmniluxTM delivers
pure light optimised to deliver the correct
wavelength and dose for maximum activation of the target cells.
Combination phototherapy works through the anti-bacterial and
anti-inflammatory activity of Omnilux blueTM and
Omnilux reviveTM delivered
alternately. Only by delivering the right wavelength in sequence can
optimum results be seen.
Activation of coproporphyrin III creates
intracellular singlet oxygen - inducing complete bacterial death.
This reduces the bacterial colonisation of
the sebaceous gland, returning the gland’s abnormally high level of
sebum to normal and reducing the production of proinflammatory
cytokines.
Simultaneously, Omnilux blueTM induces
anti-inflammatory cytokines, stimulating specific immunoregulatory
pathways.
The intracellular specificity of red light therapy (Omnilux reviveTM)
is well documented and it has long been demonstrated that 633nm offers
excellent reduction in inflammatory lesions and is proven to stimulate
cellular mechanisms for tissue repair.
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Treatment Protocol
- Either 8
alternate Omnilux blueTM and Omnilux reviveTM or 8 Omnilux blueTM treatments over
four weeks.
- Allow At least
48 hours rest time between treatments.
- Combination
light therapy consists of alternate Omnilux
blueTM and Omnilux reviveTM treatments
- Never use blue
and revive together as this reduces the treatment efficacy
- Can be used with
anti-comedonal treatments
Before and after OmniluxTM therapy showing a 73% clearance
8 weeks after the last treatment
Before and after OmniluxTM combination therapy showing
excellent reduction in inflamed and nodular lesions, 12 weeks from the
end of treatment.
The information on this web site is only intended as an
introduction to this procedure and should not be used to determine
whether you will have the procedure performed nor as a guarantee of the
result.
The best method of determining your personal options is to schedule a
personal consultation with Dr. Makki. He will be able to answer
specific questions related to your situation.
Please don't hesitate to call for any questions that you might have
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