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Does At Home Light Therapy Work for Psoriasis?

September 12, 2021May 29, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

UVB, blue, red and infrared light help with psoriasis

Several studies show that light therapy helps reduce psoriasis symptoms. In order of effectiveness, these lights reduce psoriasis symptoms: Ultraviolet B (UVB), Ultraviolet A (UVA), Blue, Red, Infrared

Blue and Red Light Equal at Treating Psoriasis, Blue Better at Reducing Redness

April 23, 2022May 29, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Randomized Controlled Trial J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol . 2012 Feb;26(2):219-25. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2011.04039.x. Epub 2011 Mar 24. Efficacy of blue light vs. red light in the treatment of psoriasis: a double-blind, randomized comparative study M M Kleinpenning 1, M E Otero, P E J van Erp, M J P Gerritsen, P C M van de … Read more

Blue Light, Red Light, and Topical Curcumin Treat Psoriasis

April 23, 2022May 29, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Researchers combined topical curcumin with 405 nm blue light, and then either 630 nm or 660 nm red light. Both treatment groups showed significant decrease in symptoms. The treatments decreased keratinocytes cell proliferation, which is the primary causative factor in psoriasis symptoms.

Non-UV 420 nm and 453 nm Blue Light Psoriasis Regimen

April 23, 2022May 20, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Forty patients self-treated with 420 nm blue LED light therapy once a day for four weeks. 20 patients self-treated with 453 nm blue LED in parallel. Both groups should statistically substantial improvement at 4 weeks. Gains reversed when treatment stopped.

453 nm Blue Light LED Therapy Psoriasis Regimen

April 23, 2022May 20, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

47 patients with mild psoriasis received 200 mW/cm^2 (group 1) or 100 mW/cm^2) group 2 UV-free blue LED treatment over 12 weeks. Patients reported high satisfaction with the results, which were statistically significant as well.

633 nm and 830 nm Psoriasis LED Therapy Regimen

April 23, 2022May 20, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Nine psoriasis patients used 633 nm red and 830 nm infrared LED therapy on recalcitrant psoriasis. The majority had failed earlier treatments.
Seven patients show 60% to 100% clearance of psoriasis symptoms when measured from three to 8 months after treatment. Two of the subjects could not be located.

Physician’s Office Psoralen UVA and UVB for Psoriasis

April 23, 2022May 20, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Researchers treated 25 psoriasis patients with psoralen and ultraviolet-A (PUVA), and another 25 patients with psoralent and ultraviolet-B (PUVB). Psoriasis affected 25-70% of the patient’s skin. After 8 weeks of treatment, 92% of the PUVA group, and 80% of the PUVB group had remission. Limbs and trunk were more resistant than the rest of the body. 28% of PUVA and 24% of PUVB suffered erythema (redness); 32% and 28% pruitis (itchiness); 28% and 24% nausea and vomiting; 16% and 12% fever & malaise; 12% and 16% headache; 1% and 0% blister; 1% and 0% claustrophobia. Researchers concluded that PUVA and PUVB had substantially similar positive outcomes.

Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) Psoriasis Treatment (Not a Home Treatment)

April 23, 2022May 20, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

Science study Red light therapy skin dose

Physician’s office treatment (not a home therapy) using Narrow Band Ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) for psoriasis patients affected on greater than 10% of the body and have not responded to other treatments. UVB is dangerous without safety precautions. The doctor uses an excimer laser. The patient is treated 2x-3x per week. Is potentially combined with “emollients, calcipotriene, cortico-steroids, retinoids, and tar. NB-UVB can be used in selected patients with traditional systemic agents such as methotrexate, mycophenolate mofetil, and cyclosporine…”

The Complete Book of Ridiculous Red Light Answers

November 3, 2021February 23, 2021 by Caroline Bogart

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Light therapy heals with photons. A red incandescent bulb throws more heat than light, so it’s not likely to have a light therapy effect. Yes, you can use light therapy to reduce acne scars. Traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s and dementia respond to red and infrared light therapy.