Method of treating acne

a technology of acne and acne gel, applied in the field of acne gel treatment, can solve the problems of acne, acne, acne, common unsightly skin condition known as pimples, etc., and achieve the effects of reducing or preventing the production of sebum, reducing and preventing or eliminating the occurrence or reoccurrence of unwanted skin conditions
US20060128771A1Inactive Publication Date: 2006-06-15CYNOSURE
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
CYNOSURE
Publication Date
2006-06-15
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A method of selectively enhancing photothermal sebaceous gland disruption and treatment of acne is disclosed. The method provides for alleviation of the acne symptoms as well as preventing acne recurrence and new acne from occurring.
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RELATED U.S. APPLICATION(S)

[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09 / 924,156, filed Aug. 7, 2001, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] Embodiments of the present invention relate in general to the combined use of laser therapy and laser light absorbing agents in the treatment of skin conditions associated with the production of sebum by sebaceous glands. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of preventing, reducing, eliminating, or otherwise treating unwanted skin conditions, such as acne, using laser light and one or more exogenous chromophores to disrupt production of sebum without significant harm to surrounding normal tissue.

[0004] 2. Description of Related Art

[0005] Unwanted skin conditions associated with the production or overproduction of sebum are well known. One example of such an unwanted skin condition includes comm...

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