Does handheld LED light therapy unit cause hyperpigmentation?
I am an African American female in her mid fifties. I recently purchased a hand held LED light therapy unit (red with infrared). I used it for 11 days and I have noticed that I am experiencing more hyperpigmentation in my skin.
I was looking for it to help even out my skin tone, but now, my face and neck areas are darker than the rest of my body. I need to know if this is normal considering the melanin in my skin. Should I stop using the unit completely and use a topical product? I just don't know what I should do at this point. Please advise.
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unregistered guest
29 Mar 2008
i had a marvel mini led device and thought it was causing hyperpigmenting too. i stopped using it right away. fortnuately bought it at nordstrom which take back anything! what's the name of your led device?
unregistered guest
13 Apr 2008
I just recently bought the marvel mini green which is supposed to help hyperpigmentation. I just used it for the first time. Will keep you posted. I am African American also.
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18 Sep 2008
i have the tanda LED device. it is the only one that is FDA approved and dermatologist recommended.