A normal hair and sebaceous gland can become blocked. Bacteria called P. Acnes live on the sebum and produce fatty acids. An infection sets in and causes inflammation – i.e. a spot!
Acne treatments with the Ellipse Intense Pulse Light is very effective especially for stubborn or long term acne. The light from the flash-lamp heats up the haemoglobin in the blood vessels that supply oxygen to the sebaceous glands. This causes a minor injury to the sebaceous glands which slows down production of sebum. The light eradicates bacteria immediately.
Three or four treatments are necessary 3 weeks apart.