Can using red light therapy with HRT cause dark spots on the skin?

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I use hormone replacement therapy compounded in a cream. I have read hrt users may get dark spots may worsen with red light therapy. I have been using a red light therapy bed to lighten dark spots on my legs and arms. I think more dark spots are emerging. Can this be caused by the red light therapy?

Lillian Schapiro, MD · Answer

As you get older, you will probably get more age spots. This is the most likely cause of getting for spots. Consider a focused red LED light therapy or IPL on the dark spots.

Can using red light therapy with HRT cause dark spots on the skin?

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