Light therapy for mild to moderate acne
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This trial compares two types of light (excimer and blue) to see which is better at treating mild to moderate acne. It may be an option if you have inflamed pimples and haven't used other acne treatments recently.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have mild to moderate inflamed pimples (not just blackheads or whiteheads).
- You are not in the first 3 months of pregnancy, and do not have PCOS.
- You haven't used any acne treatments (pills, creams) in the last month, or isotretinoin (Accutane) in the last 6 months.
- You are not taking steroid pills or hormone therapy.
- You don't have severe health problems, cancer, or skin that is very sensitive to light.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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