Risk of hyperpigmentation with infrared sauna?

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The title pretty much says it all. I’m wanting to know if an infrared sauna will cause hyperpigmentation to skin that is recently healed. I ask because common practice is to keep scars away from sunlight for at least one year. I understand that infrared isn’t the same as UV. Nevertheless, I would like to know if the risk exists.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist. Hypopigmentation can typically be improved with a combination of lasers and microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP). See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Farah El Hadadi, MD · Answer

LED therapy using Red light or infraled therapy reduce inflammation , increases collagen, improve and repair skin. However, blue light can increase or induce hyperpigmentation !

Risk of hyperpigmentation with infrared sauna?

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