28/02/2023
Psoriasis affects you not just physically but psychologically. The outward appearance of psoriasis can trigger feelings of self-consciousness and cause you to withdraw, isolate, and avoid social interaction. Many psoriasis patients report feeling hopeless and having a low sense of self-worth, anxiety, and even depression. Relationships are affected, and sexual dysfunction or suicidal ideation can result.
Red light therapy treatment represents a symbol of hope for all those suffering from psoriasis as the results are extremely effective.
Also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), red light therapy exposes your skin to red LED and/or NIR wavelengths that pe*****te to the cells below. The mitochondria (energy production centres of cells) absorb the red light and heighten cellular energy. This stimulates collagen and elastin production, promotes healing, and boosts your skin’s firmness and elasticity. Improved skin health and texture are the keys to psoriasis relief.
Immune response within your skin is elevated. Red light reduces inflammation, provides better oxygen flow to cells, kills bacteria, and improves skin hydration and overall cell function. These effects work together to jump-start and enhance your body’s natural ability to heal itself. The resulting relief from debilitating psoriasis side effects allows you to get back to living a normal life, free of emotional and physical discomfort.
Red LED and NIR light promote natural healing without the damaging and dangerous side effects of UV phototherapy.
Red LED wavelengths ranging from 610 to 700 nanometers (nm) are generally recommended for the treatment of psoriasis. 630nm, in particular, has shown to be beneficial for psoriasis. For more severe symptoms, near-infrared (NIR) wavelengths of 830 to 855 nm are also helpful. Frequently, a combination of red LED and NIR wavelengths is the most successful course of treatment.