Im a dermatologist here are the benefits of this trendy red-light treatment
Social media posts showcasing the use of red light therapy devices at home are sparking interest in this trendy skin treatment — but does it deliver on its promises?While some studies have shown that the practice can have some health benefits, experts agree that more research is needed.Dermatologists shared their expert perspectives about red light therapy with Fox News Digital.Red light therapy is a home-based photobiomodulation system that uses visible and/or near-infrared light to address skin concerns, Chris G.Adigun, MD, a board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology & Laser Center of Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, told Fox News Digital. In most cases, a light-emitting diode (LED) is used, incorporating a combination of wavelengths. “What this means in everyday terms is that these wavelengths stimulate an increase in components that both maintain and improve skin quality and also decrease the agents in the skin that degrade skin quality,” Adigun said. “It has utility in the treatment of acne and for skin rejuvenation purposes, making it popular for both young and older patients.”Red light therapy can be an anti-inflammatory and can have calming effects on the skin, according to board-certified dermatologist Lauren Fine, MD, medical director of Fine Dermatology in Chicago, Illinois.In addition to its anti-inflammatory effects, red light therapy offers a variety of “pro-aging” benefits.“It can help with collagen stimulation, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with regular use, and improve skin quality,” Fine told Fox News Digital.Another bonus: there is no downtime associated with use, the doctor said.At-home skincare devices are particularly popular on social media right now, Fine noted.“Social media is having an enormous effect on the skincare market,” she said.
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