If you have melanin-rich skin, you've likely been conditioned to be cautious about light-based treatments. For years, lasers and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) have carried risks for darker skin tones—specifically burns and hyperpigmentation. It is natural to ask: Is Red Light Therapy (RLT) safe for African American skin?** We receive this question constantly. The short answer is **yes**. Unlike lasers that rely on controlled damage, red light therapy relies on cellular stimulation.
The short answer? Red light therapy is a powerful tool for healing, reducing inflammation, and tightening gum tissue, but it is not a “magic wand” for regrowthing lost bone overnight.
Red light therapy (RLT), or photobiomodulation (PBM), is no longer just for humans or elite racehorses. It is a scientifically proven, non-invasive solution that you can use at home to help your dog heal faster and live pain-free.
In this guide, we’ll break down the clinical science, compare it to vet lasers, and most importantly, teach you how to actually use it—because treating a furry dog is very different from treating human skin.
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photobiomodulation: different body parts need specific irradiance/fluence, considering wavelength, skin type, tissue depth. It offers science-backed dosing for safe, effective light therapy.
clothing blocks/scatters/absorbs most therapeutic light, reducing efficacy. Different fabrics vary in light-blocking; clean skin and following device guidelines ensure optimal, effective treatment doses.