This is an automatically translated article.
The use of light therapy in beauty and healing has been discovered and applied in medicine since ancient Greece and Rome. Over time, therapeutic light therapy has become a therapy that is always present in the field of medicine and is widely applied.
In addition to treating children with neonatal jaundice, treating blood stasis in the bones in the damaged area, light therapy is also applied to treat skin-related diseases, beautify and treat other.
>>> Phototherapy for neonatal jaundice at Vinmec
1. What is light therapy?
Light therapy, also known as phototherapy, is a therapy aimed at the treatment of chronic skin-related diseases - mainly appearing in adolescence, treating patients with diagnosed seasonal depression and certain other medical conditions by exposure to artificial light.
Light emitted from cells combines together to form the energy system in the body, this energy manages and controls biochemical reactions, excretory functions and substances that make up cells.
When the energy system in the body is not taken care of properly or not replenished in time, a health disorder occurs. Therefore, on the basis of strengthening and providing the energy system in the body, the doctor will use color light therapy to treat the disease.
Liệu pháp ánh sáng hay còn gọi là quang trị liệu được ứng dụng rộng rãi trong làm đẹp
2. When to apply light therapy?
2.1 Pathological treatment For patients with the diseases listed below, the doctor may prescribe the application of light therapy:
The patient wishes to treat the disease with a safe, rare course of treatment. side effects Increase effectiveness for patients who are using antidepressants or during mental health counseling Subjects pregnant or breastfeeding women with depression, do not use drugs Reduce drug dose oral antidepressant for patients Light therapy is used as a treatment for a number of health conditions including:
Other types of depression Circadian rhythm disturbances, sleep disorders Depression, reduce intelligence In addition to applying light therapy in beauty, doctors also apply it to patients with depression. According to research, light therapy affects endogenous brain chemicals involved in mood and sleep, thereby reducing symptoms of seasonal depression syndrome (SAD). Using a light therapy device can also improve symptoms for patients with sleep disorders.
2.2 Beauty, acne treatment To treat skin-related diseases, reduce acne in subjects who are in puberty. The doctor will choose the treatment method based on the 4 main causes of the patient's acne.
Liệu pháp ánh sáng được áp dụng để giảm thiểu mụn ở đối tượng trong độ tuổi dậy thì
Depending on the severity, mildness and condition of the patient, the doctor will choose the appropriate method, in which the use of light therapy is considered as a highly effective supportive therapy in the treatment of acne. , especially important for patients with contraindications to conventional treatments such as topical medications such as children, patients with hyperlipidemia when using isotretinoin,...
In light therapy for skin treatment acne, there is blue light therapy – LED light.
LED light has a wavelength ranging from 405 to 940 nm Mechanism when using LED light: Pacnes produces porphyrin, porphyrin is absorbed by light with wavelength ranging from 400-700 nm and released radical Free effect to kill P Acnes and anti-inflammatory.
According to statistics, blue light therapy has a much better effect on inflammatory acne lesions than non-inflammatory lesions.
Green light - 515nm wavelength, in between blue and yellow This is a therapy that uses natural light to neutralize, clean, and soothe the skin.
Green light therapy helps to stimulate the acne nuclei under the skin to rise up for easy handling, regulate the function of the sebaceous glands to improve oily skin.
Applicable to people with oily skin and acne hidden under the skin
Blue light – wavelength 415nm Blue light therapy is a kind of deep, cold light. When used, it feels cool, can focus energy, is located between purple and red.
Has anti-bacterial effect, shrinks acne, regulates oil glands, connects capillaries, soothes skin and anti-dilates skin.
Suitable for people with acne skin and soothing skin.
Bác sĩ dựa vào tình trạng da của bệnh nhân để lựa chọn ánh sáng với bước sóng phù hợp
3. The process of performing light therapy
During light therapy, the patient will be asked to sit near a device that emits light that mimics natural outdoor light. Lighting is controlled for a certain period of time or only for light exposure used at a specific time of day.
To be effective, light from the light box shines indirectly into the eyes. Do not look directly into the light box with your eyes open, because the bright light can damage your eyes. Follow your doctor's instructions.
4. How long does light therapy treatment take?
Light therapy is a method to assist in the treatment of pathology and beauty. From there, it helps to increase the patient's energy level, improve the spirit to free thoughts, help depressed patients have an optimistic view, can be more confident about themselves and life, treatment helps bring back the skin. smooth, remove acne.
Light therapy usually works within a few days from the time it is performed. However, in some cases, the validity period can take 2 weeks or more.
Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.
