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 bacteria is exposed to blue light energy, a photo-toxic event is created, resulting in the death of the bacteria.Specifically, LED systems utilizes the mechanism of endogenous photodynamic therapy where bacterial porphyrins,…

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 confusion in the skin care community and the same questions being asked over and over. Two related questions routinely asked are, “Does the heat from LED devices cause hyperpigmentation” and “Does green light effectively treat…

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 equipment provides. When thinking about purchasing a new piece of equipment, there are really three considerations, affordability, return on investment, and value creation. Let’s use the purchase of an LED light therapy device to illuminate…

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 of wavelengths. Some devices deliver only a single wavelength of light, while other devices deliver multiple wavelengths simultaneously. The answer to those questions can be found in the developmental history of light therapy and the…

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 out of favor with the arrival of modern medicine. However, there is increasing interest in society by those seeking alternative therapies and many are turning to massage for hands-on relief of symptoms. A survey conducted…