Electric acne patch looks cool and viral. But do they also work?
Electric acne patches are accompanied by light therapy that use LED lights (mostly blue, red, or both), ‘kill acne -causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and speed up treatment’. Indian affected people are obsessed with them.
Do we not all hate it when pesky red pimples pop up on the face? They play not only with our appearance (and confidence), especially before a large event, but also painful and can leave the mark behind.
No wonder everyone is left for quick improvement and miracle cream to disappear them. Acne patch and salicylic acid also (yes, literally) to use electric shock on the skin, people go to large lengths to treat their acne. Now, a new ‘acne treatment’ has entered the chat: electric acne patches.
What are electric acne patch
Electric acne patches are accompanied by light therapy that use LED lights (mostly blue, red, or both), ‘kill acne -causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and speed up treatment’. Unlike regular hydrocarbons of acne patch, which only absorb guns from pimples, electric people use light-based techniques.
The patch is embedded in small LED lights and usually connects to a small battery or control unit-some are Bluetooth-capable. Most of these patch are reusable and 6 to 8 hours of overall battery life. Typically, you wear an electric patches for 5 to 20 minutes at a time, depending on the product. However, in some viral videos, using these patches can be seen using overnight (for about 8 hours). Experts warning against it, and some products also include a 3-minute auto shut-off feature.
In terms of pricing, you have to withdraw at least Rs 1,500 for a pack of six electric patches.
Electric acne patch has been all anger in the west for some time, and now, they are also making waves in the Indian skincare routine! Instagram is ready to chant its Zits with viral videos of those impressed using these patch.
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“Pimple Patch has recently been trending on social media, but they are not completely new. In fact, they have been part of the Korean Skincare since 2010. Electric acne patch is essentially a wearected form of LED (light-amiting diode) therapy, which is a non-intelligent treatment using specific waves to address skin issues.” Today India,
These patch use blue lights and red lights. Blue light kills the target and acne -causing bacteria, while red light enters deep inflammation and enters deeply to promote treatment.
Scientific research says, and dermatologists also agree, that both red and blue light therapy can help deal with skin related issues, including acne. Many studies show that blue light therapy reduces inflammatory acne lesions significantly. Red light therapy, also, has been proved to reduce active acne lesions in clinical studies.
Already given temptation to add those electric patches to your car? Hold for a dermatologist, have a lot to say about these viral acne patches. Despite some scientific support, experts consider these overHipds.
Concerns
First of all, electric acne patch cannot only be your acne treatment. They can be just a companion.
“Standard remedies, such as topical or oral antibiotics, salicylic acids, retinoids, and proper skincare routine, are still the primary and most effective ways to treat acne,” Dr. SC Bhirja, Senior Consultant, Dermatology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi.
“Electric patch can serve as an auxiliary treatment. They can help reduce redness and swelling, which makes the skin look slightly clear. But their standalone effectiveness is limited,” Dr. Bhira says.
In addition, it may not be the best way to apply blue light therapy to use spot treatment.
“Acne bacteria are spread over the skin, so it will not be effective to reduce bacteria in only one pimple.
Doctors are also not sure that these patch provides light intensity or wavelength accuracy required to be really effective.
“The big question is whether these compacts can match the intensity and stability of the wearable patch in-clinic remedies. Most likely, they provide a milky, more gradual advantage, but if well designed and clinically tested, they can complement a wide acne management routine,” Dr. Srivastava says.
One of the positivity, Dr. Srivastava has been highlighted, it is that these acne patches can be beneficial by the skin’s chemical resistance and over-ease, which are common side effects of some topical creams.
Excessive use of these LED acne patch is also a problem.
“Low -level light therapy works best in low bursting. Excessive use or continuous risk can reduce effectiveness and even adverse effects. That is why it is advised to use these patches – only a few times a week and not more than two days in a time,” Dr.
Regular Acne Patch vs. Electric Acne Patch
Regular acne patches mostly contain hydrocarbons and salicylic acids.
They essentially mold pimples with external irritability. Even they are not a complete acne treatment – especially in the case of hormonal acne.
“People with regular hydrocarbon patch or salicylic acid are more effective for spot treatment. Hydrocarbon helps to cure the skin by creating a moist environment, while salicylic acid promotes cell turnover and unlogue pores,” Dr. Seth says.
Since viral Instagram videos show miraculous results, and it eager to try an electric acne patch, remember the following things:
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Border use: For a maximum of 1-2 days, use the patches a few times a week. Less often better.
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Recommended session stick for time: Most patches are designed for 6–12 minutes per use. This does not increase results and can disturb the skin.
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Launch: Start once with the use of a week, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
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See for burning sensation: Monitor for signs of redness or discomfort. Contact dermatitis from adhesive is a possible side effect.
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Be cautious with dark skin: If you are prone to subsequent inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), be careful-abuse of publish-based therapy can sometimes spoil pigmentation.
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