Levulan has been used extensively for the treatment of a variety of different skin
conditions, and it is approved by the FDA and Health and Welfare Canada for the
treatment of sun damaged skin.

Levulan is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). ALA is a natural
substance found throughout your body, as it is a precursor for hemoglobin
synthesis. You would be unable to make a red blood cell to carry oxygen without
ALA in your body. Consequently, it is a "natural" product found in all humans.

Acne results from the obstruction and inflammation of the sebaceous glands,
and it affects 80% of the human population. Acne typically begins in
adolescence with hormonal changes. However, there are many older individuals
who suffer from Aadult acne.

There are several different presentations of acne ranging from comedonal
(blackheads and whiteheads), papular, pustular, and cystic acne. In many
cases, many of these presentations of acne can be present on an individual
simultaneously.

After 30 minutes from the initial application of Levulan, the treatment continues
with the Blu-U light session which lasts approximately 8 minutes, killing acne
bacteria.

Some patients typically require up to 4 treatments approximately 6 weeks apart
to clear their acne. Adolescents may require an additional treatment in six
months to a year.

There may be minimal discomfort because of the nature of the Levulan topical
solution, which usually improves immediately after treatment and ends within 24
hours.

After treatment is completed, patients may experience some temporary
reddening and minimal swelling of the acne and surrounding skin. Generally
reddening will disappear by 4 weeks and swelling will reduce or become
non-existent after 2 to 7 days.

The skin is very sensitive to sunlight for 24-48 hours after treatment. For the first
24 hours patients should remain indoors, and then apply a minimum of an SPF
45 for the following weeks. Sunscreen must be applied, to ensure that there is
no tanning during the course of treatment.

Naturally, you can use your topical acne lotions in between your Levulan
treatments once the redness has settled down after a few days.





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