How would Red and Blue LED light therapy work on acne, if it’s set to 415 nm blue and 660 nm red? Moderate to severe acne.
Acne light treatments – a form of "chromotherapy" have become very popular in recent years as alternatives to topical medications. The problem with these medications is that some individuals may have adverse reactions to them. Some people may have allergies to certain chemical treatments, and other people may have special conditions such as acne pregnancy, which would preclude the use of a wide variety of treatments.
Acne blue light therapy is one of the chromotherapies that has been shown to be very effective as an alternative to these medications. This type of acne light treatment attacks the bacteria known as "P. Acnes" which causes acne redness, irritation and inflammation. It is mainly used in cases of mild to moderate infection. Since P. Acnes is known to multiply rapidly, acne blue light therapy should be taken numerous times – normally once a week for one to two months should be sufficient, depending on the severity of the outbreak.
In addition to avoiding the problems normally associated with standard medications, acne blue light therapy has other advantages. First, the treatment only acts to kill the bacteria and has no other side effects on normal skin. Second, the treatment can penetrate to the underlying bacteria infection without harming the surface skin. A possible drawback to the treatment is the claim by some experts that long term use of acne light therapy can age the skin. This potential negative side effect, however, is unproven.
It is recommended that acne blue light therapy be administered by a qualified dermatologist. However, for those on a limited budget, there are companies that can provide the equipment for purchase and home use. For treatment of scarring caused by more severe or persistent cases, you will probably need to look to a stronger remedy, such as laser acne treatment. Consult your doctor in such case…….
