Volume 29, Issue 155, January 2025

Selective photothermolysis of sebaceous glands- 1726 nm laser in the treatment of acne vulgaris

Sandra Ważniewicz^1♦, Aleksandra Anioła¹, Aleksandra Jonkisz¹, Jagoda Saniuk²

¹University Clinical Hospital in Poznań, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland
²Voivodeship Hospital in Poznań, Juraszów 7/19, 60-479 Poznań, Poland

^♦Corresponding Author
University Clinical Hospital in Poznań, Przybyszewskiego 49, 60-355 Poznań, Poland

ABSTRACT

Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease commonly seen in a significant part of the population, most commonly in teenagers and young adults. It can lead to pigmented lesions and scarring; standard systemic treatment can be associated with several side effects. Energy-based treatments (EBD), including the 1726 nm laser, are also used to treat acne. Significant roles in the pathophysiology of acne include overactive sebaceous glands and increased sebum production. The 1726 nm laser is an effective method of treating acne as it selectively damages the sebaceous glands. It is FDA-approved for the treatment of mild to severe acne vulgaris. Studies show that it is a safe and effective therapeutic option and that adverse effects are mild and transient. The following article provides an overview of 1726 nm wavelength lasers for treating acne.

Keywords: Acne vulgaris, 1726 nm laser, selective photothermolysis, sebaceous glands, acne laser

Medical Science, 2025, 29, e20ms3525

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v29i155.e20ms3525

Published: 27 January 2025