ilovethesea
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http://www.eternallyyoung.ca/acne_treatment.php
"It is a relatively new and effective medical treatment using a photosensitizing solution , Metvix (16% methyl aminolevulinate). Metvix solution is related to naturally occurring substances in the body.
The photosensitizing solution is activated by illumination from an Aktilite light source (red light, wavelength of 630 nm."
Has anyone heard of this? I was looking for something safe I can do to get rid of the acne issues I've been having ever since my T3 supply dried up. I'm sick of dealing with premenstrual acne when it's easily fixed by some thyroid, but try getting a doctor to listen... ugh.
Since I'm not willing to put my life/skin on hold until I figure how I'm going to get some meds, I was thinking to try this doctor's office treatment. Hopefully should wipe out acne for 3-4 months.
Is methyl aminolevulinate safe? What about the 630 nm of red light - that is ok, correct?
I know there is a similar treatment called Levulan (and it works) but it uses blue light which is obviously a no no.
"It is a relatively new and effective medical treatment using a photosensitizing solution , Metvix (16% methyl aminolevulinate). Metvix solution is related to naturally occurring substances in the body.
The photosensitizing solution is activated by illumination from an Aktilite light source (red light, wavelength of 630 nm."
Has anyone heard of this? I was looking for something safe I can do to get rid of the acne issues I've been having ever since my T3 supply dried up. I'm sick of dealing with premenstrual acne when it's easily fixed by some thyroid, but try getting a doctor to listen... ugh.
Since I'm not willing to put my life/skin on hold until I figure how I'm going to get some meds, I was thinking to try this doctor's office treatment. Hopefully should wipe out acne for 3-4 months.
Is methyl aminolevulinate safe? What about the 630 nm of red light - that is ok, correct?
I know there is a similar treatment called Levulan (and it works) but it uses blue light which is obviously a no no.