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The Science of Light Therapy on Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

The Science of Light Therapy on Melasma and Hyperpigmentation

How do Red and Near-Infrared light wavelengths affect melanin production in the skin? Can they cause hyperpigmentation or exaserbate melasma? What about other photobiomodulation wavelengths like Blue, Green, Yellow? Does heat play a role in causing a pigmentation response? While Sunlight and UltraViolet (UV) light are known to affect skin pigment through tanning, recent studies have looked into the influence of other wavelengths of light on skin pigmentation response. The popularity of Red and Near-Infrared LED panels and many other types of light therapies at home has led to questions if it would affect or worsen hyperpigmentation conditions and melasma,...

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Deepest Penetration Red Light Therapy: Systemic Effects for Brain, Organ, and Deep Tissue Treatments

Deepest Penetration Red Light Therapy: Systemic Effects for Brain, Organ, and Deep Tissue Treatments

Red and Near-Infrared wavelengths of light are known to penetrate the deepest into the skin out of the entire sunlight spectrum. However, can they reach important target tissues like muscles, bones, internal organs, and the brain? If they don't, can it have any effect on them? Such questions would cast doubt on the efficacy of red light therapy. Often LED application can't reach very deep, Red wavelengths lack penetration, and not implementing skin contact method will severely limit penetration. If the photons can't reach the target cells, many assume there would be no effect or benefit. Photon Penetration vs Deeper...

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Table Top Panels Exposed and FDA Class II Risks

Table Top Panels Exposed and FDA Class II Risks

In his latest reviews, Alex Fergus exposes many of the top red light therapy brands for their table top models. Let's take a look at Alex's intensity measurements and how they compare to their advertised intensity. So no surprise that again there is nearly a 100% difference across all these major brands. The advertised intensity claims may be inflated by about 2x of what the reality they are actually delivering at 6 inches away. FDA Class II Risk vs Low Risk Photobiomodulation The top panels like Joovv, PlatinumLED, and Mito Red Light are all FDA Registered (not FDA Approved) as...

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How Far Away to be from Red Light Therapy Panels Part 3: Cold LED Light Therapy

How Far Away to be from Red Light Therapy Panels Part 3: Cold LED Light Therapy

The days of the 6 inches distance "gold standard" from red light therapy panels are long gone. The ideal distance from a device is where the user will receive the proper amount of intensity. There was never anything special about being 6 inches away to begin with. After all, we are approximately 93 million miles away from the ultimate red light therapy emitter, the sun. So the distance has always been arbitrary, finding the correct intensity is key. The latest generation of "highest intensity" red light therapy panels deliver way too much power for the user to be only 6...

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Optimal Non-Contact Treatments: What Distance to Use Red Light Panels? Part 2

Optimal Non-Contact Treatments: What Distance to Use Red Light Panels? Part 2

What is the proper distance to use Red Light Therapy Panels? More importantly, what types of treatments are appropriate for non-contact treatment? How can we optimize and improve treatments based on clinical research? Two Types of Red Light Therapy Treatment: Many people have recently learned there are two main methods of applying red light therapy, with skin contact method or non-contact method (at a distance). The skin contact method is typically preferred in clinical studies as delivering superior absorption and penetration. However, in many cases the non-contact method is more convenient and sufficient to deliver benefits despite its shallow penetration...

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