Can LED Blue Light Therapy make my flushing rosacea worse?

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Hello, I have a mild persistent erythema and some facial flushing. I am going to start a LED Blue Light Therapy (not for the purpose of treating my flushing!), but first I would like to be sure that it won't worsen my flushing. I heard that UV and heat of the sun can worsen it: is blue light concerned too?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a combination approach, using lasers (ProYellow, Pulsed Dye/Vbeam, Excel V(, BBL)), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Dennis Gross, MD · Answer

No Blue Light LED will not make your Rosacea worse! The technology for LED Light Therapy (or Light Emitting Diode Therapy) was originally created by NASA years ago as a way of growing plants in space. Today, LED Light Therapy is a light treatment that can be used to stimulate collagen production (reducing fine lines and wrinkles) and kill acne-causing bacteria on the skin, improving skin clarity—with no pain and no downtime.
LED Light Therapy works by triggering the body to convert light energy into cell energy—without heat.
Blue light therapy: Kills acne-causing bacteria, without harming skin, to improve skin clarity and reduce future breakouts. Results are often seen after just one treatment.

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