What type of lights are used for Blue Light Therapy?

Are the lights intense?

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A: Blue Light Therapy and Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Acne

William Ting, MD

BLU-U technology uses high-intensity, 405-420nm wavelength light. This is outside of the cancer-causing ultraviolet UV spectrum between 290-400nm. Intense pulse light laser (IPL) or photofacial utilizes 560-1200nm depending on which filter is used dictated by different skin types. Unfortunately, the clinical... more

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