Light therapy is becoming increasingly popular as more and more people are searching for non-invasive treatments that do not involve chemicals to treat common conditions. This article will cover the basics that you need to know to decide if light therapy is right for you.
What is Light Therapy?
Light therapy is a therapy that uses different colored lights to treat various medical conditions. For example, green light therapy can help treat chronic pain. When we use light therapy to treat internal conditions, such as mental illness or pain, it has a wonderful impact on our skin. Light therapy can also be used to treat various skin conditions, such as age spots, acne, irritation, fine lines, wrinkles, and much more
How Does Light Therapy Work?
Light therapy makes use of the way that different colors affect the brain and skin. How light therapy is performed often depends on the condition being treated. For mental illnesses and other internal conditions, clients are often able to purchase a lightbox or lamp. They can then simply work with this box near them. The light should enter the eyes, but not directly. You should not stare at a lightbox for the advised length of time. This can cause eye strain, headaches, and various other side effects. However, sitting with a lightbox at an angle can help clients find relief from symptoms with fewer side effects. When treating skin conditions, clients often attend light therapy sessions with an experienced professional. Professionals may or may not apply a cream to the skin to help the skin absorb the light. This is particularly common in patients that are receiving UV light therapy but is often not used in patients with sensitive skin. The professional will make sure that the area to be treated is exposed to the light for a predetermined length of time. How long light exposure is often varies depending on the condition that needs to be treated.
What Skin Conditions Can Be Treated With Light Therapy?
Light therapy is used to treat a wide array of skin conditions. Some of the most common conditions treated with light therapy include:
- Age spots
- Wrinkles
- Fine lines
- Sagging skin
- Eczema
- Dermatitis
- Fungal infections
- Skin wounds
- Jaundice
- Certain skin cancers
- Acne.
- *Please note that this is not a list of every skin condition treated with light therapy. To determine whether we can treat your skin condition with light therapy, shoot us an email to