Posts by Pam Cushing
Do LED Devices Cause Hyperpigmentation?
Much of what is believed about the subject of LED light therapy is urban mythology, based on sales spins and not in rigorous scientific evidence. Several of these myths relate... Read More →
Published in Fact or FictionLED Light Therapy, Fake News, & Misconceptions
It is well known that LED therapy using light energy in the blue light range of the electro-magnetic spectrum (400 nanometersto 500 nanometers) is very effective in treating mild to moderate acne vulgaris.When P.acnes... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookLED Light Therapy and Hyperpigmentation
There is a vast array of mythology surrounding LED light therapy – most of it created by clever marketing directors of light therapy manufactures. This leads to a lot of... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookWhen Does Investing in LED Light Therapy Make Sense?
Investing in a new piece of equipment for a practice can be a bit of a challenge, particularly when you have never offered the service that the new piece of... Read More →
Published in BusinessLED Light Therapy: Why Multiple Wavelengths are Better
As you scan the market for LED light therapy devices, one might wonder why some devices have only one wavelength (color) of light, while other devices have a wide variety... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookLED for The Massage Therapist
The healing powers of well-placed and experienced hands have been apparent and used for centuries in every culture to relieve pain and stiffness. The benefits and application of massage fell... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookLED – Does FDA Clearance Matter?
As a skin care professional, does a device’s FDA credentials really make a difference? Isn’t the FDA something doctors deal with? For treating the superficial layers of the skin, do... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookLED: Proximity Trumps Power
Light therapy continues to enjoy greater acceptance and popularity in the medical aesthetic field. As a result, we have seen a plethora of non-regulated devices of unknown origin flooding the... Read More →
Published in The LED PlaybookAcne Rosacea
Rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, has an estimated prevalence of 5.5% among adults globally. A condition affecting the higher skin types, it afflicts those of color. A recent publication... Read More →
Published in Skin CareA Perfect Pairing: Microneedling and LED
The pursuit of youthful skin, as well as a healthy glow is the desire of the of majority women. Very few are blessed with porcelain, blemish-free skin. It’s therefore no... Read More →
Published in The LED Playbook
