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Rosacea is a frustrating chronic skin condition that causes facial redness, visible blood vessels, bumps, and irritation. While there is no cure, red light therapy is one of the most effective treatments for managing rosacea symptoms. Exposure to specific wavelengths of light can significantly improve many aspects of rosacea. Please keep reading as I explain how red light therapy provides benefits for rosacea and how to select the optimal type of red light therapy.
First, let’s make sure we understand what exactly rosacea is. Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that primarily affects the face. It often begins as blushing or flushing that later develops into persistent redness, bumps, and visible blood vessels. While the exact cause is unknown, contributing factors may include:
The four subtypes of rosacea are:
While rosacea cannot be cured, a number of treatments can help control the symptoms. One of the most promising is red light therapy.
Reduce Vasodilation
Rosacea leads to increased blood vessel dilation near the surface of the skin. This vascular component causes the characteristic redness and visible spider veins. Red light is able to constrict these dilated blood vessels and reduce leakage and inflammation. This diminishes visible redness.[1]
Increase Blood Flow
While counterintuitive, increasing circulation with red light actually improves rosacea. Improved blood flow enhances the removal of waste and delivery of nutrients to skin cells. This supports repair and healthier tissue.[2]
Reduce Inflammation
Red light exposure has anti-inflammatory effects. It inhibits the release of pro-inflammatory signaling molecules. Reducing inflammation helps calm many rosacea symptoms like facial redness, pimples, and burning sensations. [3]
Stimulate Collagen
Collagen is vital for healthy, supple skin. Red light boosts collagen production, which thickens and strengthens the skin barrier. This alleviates symptoms and helps heal damage from flare-ups.[4]
Killing bacteria
Certain light spectra are antimicrobial, able to kill off bacteria linked to rosacea like mites and Bacillus oleronius. This helps clear clogged follicles and pores.[5]
In essence, red light “resets” the faulty immune and vascular responses behind rosacea, reducing inflammation and improving circulation. This leads to significant improvement in both surface symptoms and root causes. Let’s now overview the best ways to implement red light therapy for rosacea.
The most common light treatments use blue, red, and near-infrared wavelengths. Each targets rosacea in slightly different ways:
Using these wavelengths alone or in combination provides noticeable improvement for most rosacea patients.
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Red light therapy has unique advantages compared to conventional rosacea treatments:
While no single treatment is universally effective for rosacea, red light therapy is certainly emerging as a front-line option given its safety, affordability, and efficacy. Our dermatology team recommends rosacea patients give it a try before resorting to harsher medications.
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To get the most out of your light therapy treatment, be sure to also follow these rosacea skin care best practices:
With diligent light therapy and supportive care, most rosacea patients see a marked improvement in symptoms like facial redness, acne, and irritation. Be patient while finding the most effective light treatment protocol for your skin. Your complexion and confidence will thank you!
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[1] Elisabetta Sorbellini, Maria Pia De Padova, Fabio Rinaldi. Coupled blue and red light-emitting diodes therapy efficacy in patients with rosacea: two case reports. Journal of Medical Case Reports. 28 January 2020.
[2] Michael C H Mak 1, Gladys L Y Cheing. Immediate effects of monochromatic infrared energy on microcirculation in healthy subjects. Photomed Laser Surg. 2012 Apr;30(4):193-9.
[3] Susan Pei, Arun C. Inamadar, Keshavmurthy A. Adya, and Maria M. Tsoukas. Light-based therapies in acne treatment. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2015 May-Jun; 6(3): 145–157.
[4] Seung Yoon Lee, Ki-Ho Park, Jung-woo Choi, et al. A prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, and split-face clinical study on LED phototherapy for skin rejuvenation: clinical, profilometric, histologic, ultrastructural, and biochemical evaluations and comparison of three different treatment settings. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology. Volume 88, Issue 1, 27 July 2007, Pages 51-67.
[5] Michael H. Gold, Jaggi Rao, Mitchel P. Goldman, et al. A multicenter clinical evaluation of the treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris of the face with visible blue light in comparison to topical 1% clindamycin antibiotic solution. J Drugs Dermatol. 2005 Jan-Feb;4(1):64-70.
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