Disclosed is a system and method for treatment of skin disorders. More
particularly, the disclosed invention is directed toward the treatment of acne
and acne scarring by treating sebaceous oil glands and the surrounding tissue with
an exogenous chromophore composition and then exposing the target tissue to visible,
infrared, or ultraviolet light to inhibit the activity of the oil gland and eliminate
acne bacteria. The treatment method of the present invention may be futher augmented
by enhancing the penetration of the topical composition into the oil gland and
surrounding tissue through the use of procedures including enzyme peeling, microderm
abrasion, or ultrasound.
