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One of the most recent innovations in laser aesthetics has been the move to create smaller, more portable machines that can be moved from room to room and even practice to practice—and the size of the equipment owes muchto advances in laser technology itself.

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Acne begins with ‘clogged pores,’ which we call comedones,” Eide explained. “These pores often get plugged due to an increase in sebum or ‘oil’ production, which can be influenced by hormones, such as around puberty.

“In richly pigmented [Fitzpatrick] type VI skin, the erythema of rosacea can be masked,” said Dr. Andrew Alexis, chairman of the department of dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and at Mount Sinai West, both in New York.

When treating patients with skin of color for acne, treatment goals may vary from those of patients with lighter skin, according to Andrew F. Alexis, MD.

Though psoriasis is not contagious, sufferers are often embarrassed of the unsightly red patches and fear that others may assume it is a transmittable rash, not to mention the uncomfortable itch and the stiff joints that are associated.

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Many youngsters develop acne during adolescence. Acne often disappears by the time adolescents graduate high school, but for some people, acne lingers into adulthood.

A laser is a suitable mode of treatment for certain dermatologic conditions in pediatric patients; however, there are certain procedural aspects that physicians should consider when treating younger children.

Not everyone transitions gracefully into adulthood shedding the annoying acne of adolescence. Some of us have acne all through school and well into our 30s.

Aerolase Corp. (Tarrytown, N.Y.) wowed attendees with its Neo 650-microsecond Nd:YAG laser platform and its prowess for acne, as shared in a presentation during TAS.

Satori Laser is a fast-growing chain of aesthetic spas which caters largely to modeling agencies in the NY metro area.

“There really is no consensus when it comes to female adult acne, in terms of its morphology and treatment,” says Dr. Gohara. “We think that it’s all hormonal, but it’s not really. It really runs the gamut of comedonal, inflammatory, and cystic.”

‍A laser or an intense or highly concentrated, pulsating light is beamed into the hair follicle to damage it and inhibit hair growth. The pigment in the follicle absorbs the light to destroy the hair.

Celebrity endorsements can make a major impact on wellness trends, and if popular social media feeds are any indication, stars such as Kourtney Kardashian and Kate Hudson are taking a shine to light therapy.

“One of my favorite ‘go-to’ devices for acne is the Aerolase Neo, a 1064 nm laser with a 600-millisecond pulse. It quickly clears resistant acne and, in some cases, has shown very long-term clearance results." stated Dr. Suneel Chilukuri, of Houston, TX.

“These use a focused beam of light that has a specific target or chromophore (pigment) to break up and eliminate the pigment particles in the skin,” explains Cook-Bolden. “IPL (intense pulsed light) can treat unwanted pigmentation. However, it delivers less focused light and may have an unwanted effect on the surrounding skin, especially in darker or tanned skin.”

‍Acne down there strikes for similar reasons to facial acne—namely, it's secondary to excessive production of sebum (oil) within a narrowed hair follicle, says Kecia Gaither, MD, double board-certified ob/gyn in New York.

“What is really exciting about this laser is it is truly safe for any skin type. We can perform rejuvenation for the face, neck, and décolletage on everyone,” says Jason Emer, M.D., a cosmetic surgeon in Beverly Hills, CA.

So, what is happening recently with true advances in the understanding of pathophysiology and clinical management of acne and rosacea that are currently being researched?

A cross-sectional study of 64 adults in New York City with and without moderate/severe acne found a significant association between dietary carbohydrate consumption and acne, which the authors said merited further study.

Treating acne with lasers is not a new concept, but Aerolase has made the process more effective and safer.

The last big change to the dermatology practice model was incorporating cosmetic services. In the beginning, when just a few cosmetic services were offered, little change was needed to the practice structure. As more cosmetic services were added, a separate cosmetic division was often created.

The US FDA approved Neo can erase acne in just four to six sessions, while also removing the marks.