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Blue Light Therapy

Blue light therapy is a non-invasive light therapy used to treat precancerous lesions, acne, rosacea, and more.

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What is blue light therapy?

Blue light treatment is a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment option for:

Precancerous lesions such as actinic keratosis
Preventing some forms of skin cancers
Acne
Enlarged sebaceous glands
Rosacea

How does blue light therapy work?

Blue light therapy uses a specific kind of light—blue light—to target the upper layers of skin. It's typically used in combination with a topical medication that's sensitive to light, or a photosynthesizing medication, which is activated by the blue light. This causes a reaction in the skin that can treat things like pre-cancerous lesions, acne, and rosacea.

What to expect during treatment?

The treatment process for blue light therapy begins with preparing the skin. The skin will be cleansed to remove any makeup, oils, and dirt. Then, the treatment area will be exposed to light for a prescribed period, typically around 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the condition being treated.

After treatment, it is important to protect the skin from sunlight, as it will temporarily be more sensitive to UV rays.

It begins by prepping the skin with a thorough cleansing. Then, the photosensitizing agent, aminolevulinic acid, is applied and allowed to absorb for 30-60 minutes. Then, a blue light source is focused on the prepped area, and the area is treated for approximately 60 minutes.

After treatment, sunscreen and sun protection is required, as the treatment will leave the skin more sensitive to sun damage.

Common side effects include temporary redness, stinging, pain, peeling, discomfort, and skin irritation.

Yes, these terms are often used interchangeably.

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