Acne Medication Questions

How does it work?

Acne is caused by a combination of thickening of the skin, over production of sebaceous oil, inflammation and colonisation by bacteria known as P. Acne. AcneStar^® works by shining light to change a chemical called Porphyrin that is produced by the bacteria P. Acne, which in turn kills the bacteria. This then leads to the calming down of the inflammation and clears the acne.

When can I see the difference?

Our clinical trials have shown that on average the acne spots will begin to dry up after four days of continuous use. However, to get the best result you should continue to treat the same area for at least two weeks.

When should I stop the treatment?

You should only stop treatment when your skin is completely cleared of the acne. For mild acne this will only take two weeks but severe acne may need much more time.

Will the acne come back?

Once the acne is cleared, they may not come back for weeks or even months. However, if your skin is still producing too much sebaceous oils, you skin can be re-colonised by the bacteria P. Acne and thus cause the acne to flare up again. If this happens then re-treat yourself as soon as possible at the mild stage so that the acne will be cleared again within two weeks.

How can I help AcneStar^® to work better?

AcneStar^® will work better if the amount of sebaceous oil on the skin can be reduced. This can be achieved by cleaning the skin with anti-bacterial skin wash twice a day and by having adequate sleep. The production of sebaceous oil increases with sleep depravation and late nights. Food such as chocolate and peanuts do not alter the sebaceous oil production.

What if AcneStar^® did not work?

AcneStar^® is a very effective treatment for acne but for several reasons it does not work on everybody. The commonest reason for AcneStar^® not to work is that the treatment was not carried out properly or for an adequate amount of time. Other reasons for treatment failure include wrong diagnosis (you may have another skin condition that looks like acne) or very severe acne. In either case, it is advisable that you seek your doctor for further advice and treatment.

Can anyone use AcneStar^®?

AcneStar^® is a very safe and natural treatment for acne. However, if your skin suffers from light sensitive disease you should ask your dermatologist first before using AcneStar^®.

It is advisable that you DO NOT share your AcneStar^® with anyone else. The use of AcneStar^® involves contact with the skin that may transfer bacteria if shared.