Is it ok to use LED light therapy while on accutane 60mg/day ?

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I'm on month 3 on my accutane treatment, taking 60mg/day and have a lot of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and some remaining comedones, a doctor recommended a LED therapy for hyperpigmentation while on accutane. I'm so concerned and afraid that it might damage my skin.

Hunter Moyer, MD · Answer

Hello yomna_94,Yes, it is safe to use LED therapy while on Accutane.  The general advice to wait 6-12 months for LASER treatments is based on the delayed wound healing effects from Accutane.  LED therapy is not a LASER and is not ablative, and therefore should not be affected by Accutane.  Please see your local board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for further confirmation.  Good luck!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

LED or low level laser emission devices will not have any side effects if you are on Accutane. The action spectrum for Vitamin A is close to the blue light, but now where near the red and yellow light. Regardless, it is safe. All the bestDavin Lim Laser Dermatologist

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