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How It Works

Before

Before

APC technology uses high-intensity, 405-420nm wavelength light that permeates the tissue to reach the P. acnes target safely and effectively.

During

During

This unique spectrum of high-intensity light triggers the proliferation of endogenic porphyrins, which attack and destroy P. acnes bacteria within the skin.

After

After

ClearLight creates a destruction rate that surpasses the normal proliferation rate of the P. acnes bacteria, assuring a significant decrease in P. acnes bacteria.

A multi-center clinical study examined the effects of ClearLight™ treatments on more than 120 patients at six centers. The study utilized a high-intensity, 400 watt, UV-safe, enhanced (407-420 nm) metal halide lamp to deliver light to the acne-affected locations.

After eight bi-weekly treatments, 80% of the patients with mild to moderate papulo-pustular acne showed significant improvement of non-inflammatory, inflammatory and total facial lesions. Inflammatory lesion count decreased by a mean of more than 60%. Two weeks after the last treatment, the lesion count decreased by nearly 70%. No side effects of the treatment were observed.

Additional in vitro and in vivo studies have also demonstrated the effectiveness of the ClearLight in destroying P.acnes.

At present, additional multi-center studies are underway to further support the efficacy of ClearLight technology in treating acne.

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