Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To read our full Nondiscrimination Statement, click here.

A non-invasive and safe process by which, Levulan®, a photosensitizing agent is applied to your skin for 30 minutes prior to light treatment. Levulan® is a 20% solution of Aminolevulinic Acid (ALA). The skin cells absorb and convert the solution into a chemical that makes the cells extremely sensitive to light. The affected area is then treated with a Blu-U light which kills the bacteria that triggers acne, and reduces the size of the oil glands. There is minimal recovery time with this treatment.

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