Method and apparatus for acne treatment using low intensity light therapy
US9227082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0662
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the reduction of acne and acne related bacteria using low-intensity light therapy. In an illustrative embodiment, skin containing acne bacteria is treated with a series of pulses of light from a light emitting diode. The LED has a dominant emissive wavelength of about 660 nm and an energy output of about 4 m W. The acne bacteria-containing tissue is exposed to pulses from the light source about 100 times for about 250 milliseconds per pulse, with an interpulse interval of about 100 milliseconds.
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