AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY — Mar 5 — From the removal of childhood birthmarks to skin rejuvenation, laser technology has become a mainstay in dermatology. Now, dermatologists are fine-tuning this technology to safely and effectively treat one of the most common skin conditions that plagues teenagers and adults alike: acne.

Speaking today at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), dermatologist Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, MD, PhD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn., presented scientific data
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CAAH Summary: It has been shown that laser therapy can be used in combination to safely and effectively treat acne. Yale dermatologist, Macrene Alexiades-Armenakas, presented research findings at the 67th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology Academy. Distinct and conclusive results were seen from combining laser therapy with an agent that makes skin more sensitive to light.

The small, preliminary study involved 14 acne sufferers. All 14 of the patients treated with the laser combination therapy experienced complete acne clearance. Some patients experienced complete clearance for up to 13 months after the treatment

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