This posts includes a number of images, charts and graphs that are drawn from published scientific studies into the efficacy of diode laser therapy as a treatment for inflammatory acne and acne scarring.

Diode Lasers can Selectively Target Sub-Cutaneous Tissue like Sebaceous Glands (Paithankar, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment Damages the Sebaceous Glands (Paithankar, et al)

Cellular Close-up of Diode Laser Damage to Sebaceous Glands (Paithankar, et al)

Super Close Up of Sebaceous Gland Damaged by Diode Laser Treatment (Paithankar, et al)

Diode Laser Therapy Decreases Sebum Production (Perez-Maldonado, et al)

Clinical Results from Acne Treatment with Smoothbeam Diode Laser (Mariwalla, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Inflammatory Acne (Ubelhoer, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Acne (Doshi, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Inflammatory Acne 3 (Jih, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Inflammatory Acne 2 (Jih, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Inflammatory Acne (Friedman, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Inflammatory Acne 2 (Friedman, et al)

Stacked Pulse Diode Laser Treatment of Acne 2 (Ubelhoer, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Sebaceous Hyperplasia (No, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Back Acne (Paithankar, et al)

Treatment of Back Acne with Diode Laser (Mariwalla, et al)

Summary of Results from Diode Laser Treatment of Acne (Friedman, et al)

Patient Assesment of Acne Improvement after Diode Laser Treatment (Jih, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Acne Scars (Tanzi, et al)

Diode Laser Treatment of Atrophic Acne Scars (Doshi, et al)

References and Sources

1,450 nm Long-Pulsed Diode Laser for Nonablative Skin Rejuvenation.
Doshi, et al. 2005. For article abstract, click here.
Acne Treatment With a 1,450 nm Wavelength Laser and Cryogen Spray Cooling.
Paithankar, et al. 2002. For article abstract, click here.
Comparison of a 1450-nm Diode Laser and a 1320-nm Nd:YAG Laser in the Treatment of Atrophic Facial Scars: A Prospective Clinical and Histologic Study.
Tanzi, et al. 2004. For article abstract, click here.
Comparison of Stacked Pulses versus Double-Pass Treatments of Facial Acne with a 1,450-nm Laser.
Uebelhoer, et al. 2007. For article abstract, click here.
Sebaceous Hyperplasia Treated With a 1450-nm Diode Laser.
No, et al. 2004. For article abstract, click here.
The 1,450-nm Diode Laser Reduces Sebum Production in Facial Skin: A Possible Mode of Action of Its Effectiveness for the Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.
Perez-Maldonado, et al. 2007. For article abstract, click here.
The 1450-nm diode laser for facial inflammatory acne vulgaris: Dose-response and 12-month follow-up study.
Jih, et al. 2006. For article abstract, click here.
Treatment of Inflammatory Facial Acne Vulgaris with the 1450-nm Diode Laser: A Pilot Study.
Friedman, et al. 2004. For article abstract, click here.
Use of Lasers and Light-Based Therapies for Treatment of Acne Vulgaris.
Mariwalla, et al. 2005. For article abstract, click here.

Related Posts @ The Science of Acne

In Depth: Diode Laser Treatment
Overview: Light and Laser Acne Treatments
Overview: Acne Scar Treatment
In Depth: What Causes Acne?

Additional Resources and Links

Smoothbeam Patient Reviews @ Realself
Smoothbeam Patient Reviews @ Acne.org
Diode Lasers @ Wikipedia