Every time we turn on the television or flip through a magazine we see a new product being advertised to treat acne; there seems to be a new one almost every day now.
Celebrities are endorsing products, dermatologists are developing their own lines, and there are more creams and ointments on the market than we have time to try in any one lifetime.
While we might give those products a test at home they don't always work.
Some show minor improvements while others will leave you feeling like you've just wasted money on yet another pie-in-the-sky, dud treatment.
It's never fun dealing with adult acne but millions of people experience and live with it each day.
While it may not be as bad as acne in teens, adult acne is still embarrassing and painful - sometimes it's harder to accept acne as an adult than when you're a kid.
No one wants to go to work or out with friends when they are in the midst of a breakout.
Luckily there are actual treatments that can be used both at home and in clinics to cut down on adult acne problems.
One of the newest forms of acne treatment for adults is the use of blue-light to treat acne.
Acne, was once treated with UV rays until experts found that UV was harmful to the skin and may lead to more severe problems than acne.
Today blue light acne therapy is used to treat acne with a high level of success.
With blue light therapy specialized lamps are used to focus the light into a small area.
When focused toward the affected area the light helps to remove impurities that cause acne in the first place.
Most consumers only turn to this type of treatment as a last resort.
Blue light therapy lamps can be much more expensive than alternative methods of treatment and they aren't necessarily right for everyone.
It usually takes several treatments to see results and often results aren't as noticeable as you might like.
Blue light therapy treatment for acne can take up to 30 days to start working once you're started it.
Some users have reported that the treatment makes their complexion worse though most people treated with this experience positive results.
Just like those over the counter and mail order creams we see advertised, blue light therapy treatment patients will see varying results.
It's all down to the individual patient.
Before choosing an at-home blue light therapy regimen or product it would be wise to do your research.
Check out reviews of several different blue light lamps before making a decision on the one that's right for you.
It may also be helpful to speak with a dermatologist before beginning blue light therapy treatment at home.
Remember that treating your acne can take time so you may need to bear with a specific treatment for longer than you had expected to when you first bought it.
Why even suffer from acne scars in the first place? Check out the resource section of this article for more info.