Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared light. Infrared light is a type of energy your eyes can`t see, but your body can feel as heat. Red light is similar to infrared, but you can see it.
Red light therapy is also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), low-power laser therapy (LPLT), and photobiomodulation (PBM).
How Does Red Light Therapy Work?
With red light therapy, you expose your skin to a lamp, device, or laser with a red light. A part of your cells called mitochondria, sometimes called the [power generators" of your cells, soak it up and make more energy. Some experts think this helps cells repair themselves and become healthier. This spurs healing in skin and muscle tissue.
Red light therapy uses very low levels of heat and doesn`t hurt or burn the skin. It`s not the same type of light used in tanning booths, and it doesn`t expose your skin to damaging UV rays.
What Does It Treat?
Researchers have known about red light therapy for a while. But there aren`t a lot of studies on it, and they don`t know if it`s better than other types of treatment used to help you heal. Red light therapy may help with:
· Dementia. In one small study, people with dementia who got regular near-infrared light therapy on their heads and through their noses for 12 weeks had better memories, slept better, and were angry less often.
· Dental pain. In another small study, people with temporomandibular dysfunction syndrome (TMD) had less pain, clicking, and jaw tenderness after red light therapy.
· Hair loss. One study found that men and women with androgenetic alopecia (a genetic disorder that causes hair loss) who used an at-home RLT device for 24 weeks grew thicker hair. People in the study who used a fake RLT device didn`t get the same results.
· Osteoarthritis. One study found red and infrared light therapy cut osteoarthritis-related pain by more than 50%.
· Tendinitis. A very small study of 7 people suggests RLT lessens inflammation and pain in people with Achilles tendinitis.
· Wrinkles and other signs of skin aging and skin damage. Research shows RLT may smooth your skin and help with wrinkles. RLT also helps with acne scars, burns, and signs of UV sun damage.
What Are the Risks?
Red light therapy is generally considered safe, even though researchers aren`t exactly sure how and why it works. And there are no set rules on how much light to use. Too much light may damage skin tissue, but too little might not work as well.
Where Do You Get Red Light Therapy?
It`s usually done in a doctor`s office. But some salons and dental offices do it, too. You can also buy your own red light therapy device. Salon and at-home treatments are more likely to cause side effects or injury. Talk to your doctor if you`re thinking about red light therapy.
For many, red light therapy is a new concept and the variety of machines available can be overwhelming. In order to select the best device for you and your family, it is crucial to understand the difference between a non-credentialed machine and an FDA-cleared, medical device which has been proven by science and research. If you are considering a home light therapy machine, read on to learn the five things you should look for when researching a device before you purchase.
Quality
The first thing you want to look for is a quality device that has been properly vetted. A machine that has been reviewed and cleared by the FDA will have undergone strict guidelines in order to achieve FDA-clearance so you know you are purchasing a machine that is both safe and effective. You also want to make sure a device has a good warranty and the company stands behind their product with good manufacturing practices and excellent customer service. All Daria Light Therapy products are FDA cleared and are supported by a team of experts and professionals.
Effectiveness
Once you find the red light therapy machine you are interested in, check the research to make sure that whatever claims the company is making are backed by science. Are there peer reviewed and reputable studies published in credible medical or scientific journals? This is another reason that FDA clearance is so important. If it`s gone through the rigorous process of being reviewed by the FDA, then you know there is science and research to back it up. Check out all the research here at beautyredlight.com to understand just how effective Daria Light Therapy can be for you, your family, and even your pets!
Treatment Options
You also want to make sure you have options. There are devices on the market that are single modality, meaning they treat only one condition. For example, some devices only treat acne and other devices only treat pain. With today`s technological advances, the best and most versatile machines will be able to treat a wide variety of conditions. Look for a device that is cleared to treat the particular conditions you are interested in managing, something that treats the whole body and something that the rest of the family can use, too. You don`t need to purchase multiple machines for different conditions. Make sure you check out the Daria POD, PRO/iPRO, LITE/iLITE, DELUX/DELUX XL for great examples of devices that can treat multiple conditions.
Affordability
And just like multiple treatment options gives you more bang for your buck, you want affordable options that fit your needs. For example, are you looking for a blue light therapy machine to treat your teenager`s acne or are you looking for a red light therapy device that will combat those facial lines and wrinkles, and help with arthritis pain? Are you looking for something small and easy to travel with, or do you want something that will cover a large area of the body?
Convenience
And finally, you want something that is safe and easy to use. You don`t want a device that requires a physics degree to operate and you don`t want something clunky that takes up a lot of space. And in these days of COVID, you also want something that can be easily disinfected and cleaned. Daria devices can be positioned flat, stored easily, and Daria devices are the only combination red light therapy, blue light and near-infrared light therapy machines on the market offering Hygiene Barriers for most models.
So, if you are looking for light therapy devices that check all of these boxes, you've come to the right place! Click the link to talk to a Clinical Specialist today!