Red Light Therapy

Blue light used with a photosensitizing agent has been found effective in treating actinic keratoses or precancerous lesions caused by sun damage. Treating an individual actinic keratosis lesion can prevent skin cancer. This effective treatment only targets diseased cells with minimal effect on surrounding tissue.

Blue light treatment has come to the forefront in skincare as an effective treatment of mild to moderate acne. Propionibacterium acnes, the acne-causing bacteria, emits a photosensitizer which makes the bacteria exceptionally sensitive to light and vulnerable to damage by specific wavelengths.

Good circulation is vital for skin health and skin wound healing. Blue light stimulates the release of nitric oxide (NO), a vasodilator which increases circulation to deliver oxygen, immune cells, and nutrients to the treatment area. Along with the antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of blue light, this effect can result in faster wound healing and better skin health.

In one study, the 630nm wavelength was combined with other beauty treatments such as microneedling to create a statistically significant improvement in photodamage, fine lines and sagging.

Red light therapy containing the 630nm wavelength has been proven to be a safe and effective method of stimulating hair growth in both men and women.

The 630nm wavelength has also been shown to help reduce inflammation and breakouts.

The 660nm wavelength teamed with the 830nm near-infrared wavelength has been proven to delay the development of fatigue in the muscles, and enhance skeletal muscle performance. (Athletes, take note.)

In a study investigating the effects of red light therapy on pleurisy, the 660nm wavelength was found to induce an anti-inflammatory effect.

The 660nm wavelength encourages resorption and formation in the bone cells around the location where repair is needed, without causing any change to the bone structure.

In one study, the 660 nm wavelength was found to reduce both inflammation and swelling by reducing the number of inflammatory cells which lead to the formation of swelling.

A study investigating sciatic nerve pain in rats found that the 660 nm wavelength significantly helped to reduce pain.

The 660 nm wavelength has been proven to increase the formation of new blood vessels and enhance collagen deposition to help in the healing of wounds.

A study of soccer players showed that the 810nm wavelength applied before activity enhanced muscular performance and post-exercise recovery.

810nm wavelengths have been shown to help expedite wound healing, helping the tissue to granulate more rapidly.

One study conducted among stroke patients showed that wavelengths of 810nm provided neuroprotective benefits and improved recovery among sufferers of moderate to severe strokes. Five days after the stroke, there was significant improvement among those who had been treated with the 810nm light therapy, compared to those who hadn’t. Ninety days post-stroke, 70% of the treated patients had a successful outcome, compared with only 51% of the control group.

810nm has been proven in animal models to be particularly effective in fostering recovery from traumatic brain injuries, and reducing long-term neurological damage.

Prescription drugs for psychiatric conditions have long been recognized as having a limited ability to assist individuals suffering from psychiatric conditions. What’s more, pharmacotherapeutic medication often carries a host of unwanted side effects, while near-infrared light therapy doesn’t. 810nm wavelengths applied to the forehead have been shown to assist patients suffering from major depression and anxiety.

Studies have shown the 810nm wavelength can encourage significant hair growth in patients with androgenetic alopecia.

Like the 810nm wavelength, 830nm accelerates healing in wounds of different severity and helps to ward off infection.

Swift exposure to 830nm wavelengths after aesthetic surgery hastens recovery, reduces downtime and enhances the results of surgery by reducing swelling, infection, bruising and pain, therefore leading to greater patient satisfaction.

830nm wavelengths increases the release of endorphins. Endorphins are peptides which promote feelings of wellness.

An animal study demonstrated that 830nm light therapy improved bone repair by stimulating new bone growth.

Prescription drugs for psychiatric conditions have long been recognized as having a limited ability to assist individuals suffering from psychiatric conditions. What’s more, pharmacotherapeutic medication often carries a host of unwanted side effects, while near-infrared light therapy doesn’t. 810nm wavelengths applied to the forehead have been shown to assist patients suffering from major depression and anxiety.

The ability to return-to-play as swiftly as possible after injury or trauma is a key concern for any amateur or professional athlete. 830nm LED light therapy has been proven to significantly and safely reduce the wait time before injured athletes can return to play.