Infrared (IR) Therapy for Natural, Safe, Effective Acne Treatment
For decades, worldwide independent research has been showing that light therapy
promotes powerful healing acceleration in living tissues. In fact, at least
twenty four different cellular-level changes have been shown to occur when
exposed to both visible and infrared (IR) light. Each of these has a notable
impact on healing acne, reducing its visibility, preventing future breakouts,
and minimizing scarring from previous acne problems.
How IR Therapy Works
When used at a wavelength of 630nm, visible red light is able to penetrate
the tissue of the skin to an approximate 8 to 10 mm depth. However, when using
infrared light at a wavelength of 880nm, that ability to penetrate the skin
increases to a depth of 30 to 40 mm, giving it a significant healing advantage.
LED infrared studies have shown evidence that the cells absorb the photons
in the light in order to convert it to energy that it can use, called adenosine
triphosphate (ATP). With the ATP, the cells can perform their critical metabolic
processes, such as synthesizing RNA and DNA, as well as proteins and enzymes,
which are all required for cellular component regeneration.
The result is:
- Deep tissue repair for faster acne healing
- Pain reduction
- Reduced redness
- Decreased inflammation
- Enlarged pore minimization
- Improved post-acne red and purple marks and scarring
- A healthier skin tone
due to increased circulation
- A smoother complexion
- And an overall balance to the skin
Research Supporting Infrared Light Therapy
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Therapeutic Light
Rehab Management - Jan/Feb 2004 by Chukuka S. Enwemeka, PT,
PhD, FACSM
In our recent (unpublished) clinical study, we used a double-blind randomized
crossover experiment to examine the effects of 3.0 Jcm-2 dose of
830 nm light applied twice weekly on slow-healing diabetic leg ulcers
in patients that, for at least 4 weeks, did not respond to conventional
treatment....Four of the seven cases treated (57%) responded positively
with total healing of the ulcers achieved within 5 to 10 weeks.
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the entire article @ RehabPub.com »
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Light that can cure you
USA Weekend Magazine - February 4, 2007 - By Reed Karaim
Healing the human body with a beam of light sounds like something out
of a classic Star Trek episode. But even Dr. McCoy never dreamed
of the futuristic ways that today's doctors are finding to use different
kinds of light in medicine...
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the entire article @ USAWeekend.com »
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A study to determine the efficacy of combination LED light therapy (633
nm and 830 nm) in facial skin rejuvenation.
PubMed.gov - 2005 Dec;7(3-4):196-200
Key profilometry results Sq, Sa, Sp and St showed significant differences
at week 12 follow-up; 52% of subjects showed a 25%-50% improvement in photoaging
scores by week 12; 81% of subjects reported a significant improvement in
periorbital wrinkles on completion of follow-up.
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more @ PubMed.gov »
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Combined 633-nm and 830-nm led treatment of photoaging skin.
PubMed.gov - 2006 Sep;5(8):748-53.
A statistically significant improvement in wrinkles was seen after profilometric
analysis. The majority of subjects reported improvements in softness, smoothness,
and firmness at all time points. Electron microscopic analysis showed evidence
of post-LED treatment of thicker collagen fibers.
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more @ PubMed.gov »
