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The Ultimate Guide to Red Light Therapy
2.3.6 RLT and Psoriasis
One study explored a new approach to treating psoriasis
that doesn’t respond to usual medical therapies using
light
therapy.
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Psoriasis
is
a
chronic
skin
condition
characterized by red, scaly patches. The researchers
used
a
combination
of
two
types
of
light-emitting
diodes (LEDs): near-infrared light at 830 nm and red
light at 633 nm. These specific wavelengths were chosen
for their known anti-inflammatory effects and ability to
promote wound healing.
The
study
psoriasis
involved
that
treatments.
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had
nine
not
patients
responded
with
long-standing
well
to
standard
Participants received two 20-minute light
therapy sessions per week for 4-5 weeks. The results
were
encouraging,
with
skin
clearance
rates
ranging
from 60% to 100% after 3-8 months of follow-up. All
patients reported high satisfaction with the treatment.
75%
87%
99%
The researchers highlighted several advantages of this
64%
LED light therapy approach.
78%
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It‘s painless, has no known
side effects, and is suitable for all skin types. However,
they also emphasized that this was a small, preliminary
study.
To confirm these findings and get a clearer picture, scientists need to conduct a larger study with more
participants. This new study would also need to have a control group (people who don‘t get the light treatment)
and be designed so that neither the patients nor the researchers know who is getting the real treatment. This
helps to prevent any biases in the results.
2.4 RLT for Conditions of
the Mouth and Nose
2.4.1 RLT and Dental Health
One study explored the potential of RLT in the form of low-level laser treatment in dental care.
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Its ability to
stimulate healing and reduce inflammation makes it a promising tool for treating gum diseases. However, its
effectiveness depends on various factors, including the wavelength of light used.
