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Photodynamic Therapy: Non-invasive prescription free alternative acne treatment
Posted on 24. May, 2011 by Team Member.
Dr. Abrams, D.O. from Abrams Dermatology was honored to receive the visit of Linda Hurtado from ABC Action News, Tampa FL.
Linda Hurtado interviewed one of our teen patients who is currently receiving PDT treatment to treat his acne
Article posted on ABC Action News 04/25/2011 by: Linda Hurtado
Click here to view the article and the video: Non-invasive prescription free alternative acne treatment works for Sarasota teen
SARASOTA, Fla. – 16-year-old Elton Roberts has acne and it’s cramping his style. “It was a lot of red and I didn’t like the way it looked. I definitely wanted my skin to clear up.”
What teen doesn’t?
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Brad Abrams treats Elton. “He had moderate to severe acne. He was a patient who needed to start on antibiotics or Accutane.”
But Elton’s parents worried about possible side effects of medication so Abrams suggested an alternative treatment — approved by the FDA for treatments like pre-cancerous lesions — but used by Abrams off label for acne. It’s called Photodynamic Therapy.
“We use a product called ala amino levulni acid and it’s a solution we put on a patients face and leave it on for half an hour,” says Dr. Abrams.
That product marinates into the skin, so to speak.
“Once it’s absorbed we put them under a light source called a blue U. It’s a visible light spectrum. It’s about 415 nanometers. Once the light hits the medication it activates the medication and it can destroy bacteria that causes acne. It will decrease sebum production,” Abrams says.
Elton says it doesn’t hurt. “I just sit there for fifteen minutes and it makes this wooooo sound.”
The teen had four treatments. Abrams says he doing well. “On a scale of one to 10 when he came in he was an eight. Now he’s a four or five, so he’s really improving.”
And Elton couldn’t be happier. “I like it. It’s more satisfying when I look in the mirror and I go “Wow it’s getting better.” I feel good about myself.”
Abrams says most teens need 3 to 4 treatments, 2 to 3 weeks apart. And you can’t go in the sun for 48 hours after treatment or you could get a really bad sun burn. Insurance doesn’t usually cover the treatment since it is off label but the average cost is about $200 a treatment.
For more information:
Dr. Brad Abrams, D.O.
3328 Bee ridge Rd
Sarasota FL 34239
941-926-2300
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Latisse – Sarasota’s Solution for Longer, Thicker Eyelashes
Posted on 16. Apr, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
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Ever Wanted to see a Mole Removed?
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Sarasota Dermatologist Bradley J. Abrams, D.O., is A.O.B.D. Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Society of Mohs Surgery. In this video, Dr. Abrams removes a mole from a patient’s face.
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What Muscles are Treated With Botox?
Posted on 16. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Sarasota Dermatologist Bradley J. Abrams, D.O. explains what muscles are commonly treated with Cosmetic Botox®. BOTOX® Cosmetic should be administered by licensed medical professionals and is available only by prescription.
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Watch Cosmetic Botox Being Injected into a Patient
Posted on 12. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Bradley J. Abrams, DO is an A.O.B.D. Board Certited Dermatologist. In this video, Dr. Abrams injects Botox.
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Laser Hair Removal on Underarms
Posted on 09. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Brad Abrams, D.O. is an A.O.B.D. Board Certified Dermatologist. In this video Abrams Dermatology physician assistant, Jennifer Kallio, PA-C performs laser hair removal on a patient’s underarms.
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Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment
Posted on 04. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Dr Brad Abrams, A.O.B.D. Board Certified Dermatologist, performs a Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Treatment on a patient. Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Treatment is the latest innovation for micro-ablative skin rejuvenation!
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Results of a Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment
Posted on 03. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Dr Brad Abrams, A.O.B.D. Board Certified Dermatologist, shows the results of a Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Treatment on a patient. This video was taken 1 week after the treatment. Fractional CO2 Laser Skin Treatment is the latest innovation for micro-ablative skin rejuvenation!
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What is a Fractional CO2 Laser Treatment?
Posted on 02. Feb, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Dr Brad Abrams, A.O.B.D. Board Certified Dermatologist, discuss Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing. The latest innovation for micro-ablative skin rejuvenation!
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Watch a Microdermabrasion Treatment
Posted on 29. Jan, 2009 by Bradley J. Abrams, D.O..
Rachel, our Esthetician, performs a microdermabrasion on a patient. Microdermabrasion is a treatment that improves wrinkles, skin texture and color by removing the topmost layer of skin leaving it more supple and vibrant. It also stimulates the elastic tissue beneath the surface of the skin resulting in a healthier and firmer appearance. A wonderful alternative or compliment to chemical peels, a microdermabrasion treatment is non-invasive, pain-free and requires no down time after treatment. The length of the treatment and number of treatments vary depending on skin type and condition. Results are gradual but highly effective. Many patients notice an improvement in skin texture and luminosity after the first treatment. For maximum results a series of 5-6 treatments is recommended.