Lasers are
becoming very popular as a form of treatment for people with acne who have
failed other treatment methods. But until now it’s been difficult to explain
how the lasers work. Now certainly the laser does not decrease sebum
production, or kill the bacterium that causes acne. They are the two most
common ways other methods attack. But a new report from London says the reason
might be that using the laser increases the amount of a chemical called TGF
beta. TGF beta decreases inflammation, and if they’re able to increased TGF
beta, they’re able to reduce inflammation. If you realize that inflammation is
a major problem behind acne, it’s a big step. Essentially, the laser helps the
body make a chemical that attacks the inflammation response. It’s all very
logical.
