Mastering Melasma: LED Phototherapy Dos and Don'ts
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In this riveting episode, Dr. Davin Lim delves into the world of LED phototherapy for tackling melasma and pigment disorders. Over the last 5 years, LEDs have stormed the scene, offering a plethora of options from clinic treatments to at-home gadgets like masks and applicators. While LED therapy isn't groundbreaking, advancements in technology have made it more affordable and versatile, catering to skin issues like acne, photoaging, and pesky lines and wrinkles.
Melasma, a common nuisance predominantly plaguing women, is fueled by genetics, hormones, and pesky radiation. Here's the kicker - when it comes to treating melasma, steer clear of blue light like it's the plague. Blue light, great for zapping acne bacteria, can actually amp up melanocytes, exacerbating melasma, especially in darker skin tones. The safe LED action spectrums for melasma hover around 630-633nm and 830nm, so keep those in your arsenal for a winning skin strategy.
Dr. Lim sheds light on how LED therapy works its magic through photobiomodulation, tweaking skin biochemistry to tackle melasma from different angles. While LED therapy isn't the go-to for dermatologists, preferring heavy hitters like lasers and pigment correctors, it still finds its niche in post-treatment skin healing. The key takeaway? Precision is paramount with LED dosing - go overboard, and you might end up aggravating your melasma. So, if you're eyeing LEDs for your skin battles, stick to reputable brands, dodge blue light, slather on sun protection, and arm yourself with pigment correctors for a winning melasma combat plan.
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LED therapy devices have been life-changing for some users, helping with various skin issues such as neuropathy and rosacea.
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