Red Light Therapy for Rosacea

Just about everyone desires healthy, clear skin. It is a sign of good health, proper hygiene, and keeps us confident in our appearance. However, there are several conditions that can threaten the appearance of healthy skin. Today, we are going to touch on one of these conditions: rosacea.

Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition affecting roughly 5% of the world’s population. Normally, blood vessels cause the cheeks to turn red, leading to a “blushing” appearance, along with itching and even puss. As one may imagine, this condition can be quite frustrating for those who suffer from it. That being said, there are numerous rosacea treatment options to reduce, or even eliminate, these frustrating rosacea symptoms.

In this article, we are going to discuss the benefits of using a Red light therapy program to improve blood flow, relieve pain, and ultimately reduce the symptoms of rosacea and encourage skin rejuvenation. Red light therapy is a common therapeutic practice where red light is used to stimulate the cells, in turn promoting healing and energy. People commonly use red LED light therapy to assist with various skin conditions.

In the case of rosacea, red LED light therapy is particularly beneficial for skin rejuvenation, and we are about to show you why. If you or anybody you know currently has this condition, please share this article with them. By the time you finish reading this article, you will know why red light therapy is an effective technique to help with rosacea, and if it is right for your unique situation.

What Causes Rosacea?

At this time, there is no definitive cause for rosacea, but there are a few possibilities that have been well explored. First and foremost, the condition seems to be genetic. If members of your family have had it, you too are more likely to be affected by rosacea at some point in your life. Genetics often play a role in skin sensitivity, which is also seen as a sign of susceptibility to rosacea.

There are a few other potential causes, such as various bugs, mites, and even proteins. In any case, rosacea can happen to almost anybody, which means it is always best to arm yourself with the knowledge of how to treat it should you find yourself bothered with this affliction.

How to Treat Rosacea?

Given that rosacea is primarily an inflammation of the skin and visible blood vessels, common treatments revolve around reducing said inflammation. Many people will use skin creams to treat it. While those creams often do reduce inflammation over time, the relief is often fleeting and can even return rather quickly.

Instead, the method of treatment we at Lifepro like to focus on is called “Red Light Therapy”. There are numerous types of LED lights which have differing effects on the skin, but for the purpose of this article, we are going to focus on the color red. Red light therapy focuses on increasing the production of energy in your cells, thereby reducing inflammation and promoting healthy skin.

Red Light Therapy takes aim at a potential cause of rosacea: your very cells. The light boosts the energy production in these cells, promoting healthier skin and enabling them to better fight off whatever is truly causing the rosacea.

Products like the InfraGlow Red Light Therapy lamp from LifePro make this process a breeze. Just lay down, set the lamp anywhere from 6 to 20 inches away from you, and turn it on. Enjoy a 5 to 30 minute session a couple times a week, then go about your day. It really is that simple.

Red Light Therapy and Rosacea

As mentioned above, Red Light Therapy is a common, yet effective treatment strategy many people rely on to reduce the frustrating symptoms of rosacea. This treatment method revolves around using a red LED light to energize your cells, making them more capable of warding off infection.

It strengthens your skin cells, turning them into a more effective first line of defense against skin conditions such as rosacea. In turn, the redness and swelling decrease, the discomfort eases, and your overall symptoms lighten up.

Let us be clear: there is no cure for rosacea. Red Light Therapy is simply an effective tool for managing the symptoms. This is why we recommend getting a therapy lamp, like mentioned above. This makes the therapy easily accessible whenever symptoms flare up.

What Treatment Time is Right for Rosacea?

When it comes to therapy, especially therapy involving heat or lamps, one of the most common questions anybody will ask is “how long should this therapy be used for?” When it comes to Red Light Therapy for rosacea, the answer will vary.

Patients typically see improvement anywhere between 3 months to over 2 years of regular use. Better yet, you don’t need to use your lamp for hours upon hours a week. In fact, just 10 to 20 minutes, 3 times or so a week, will usually suffice. However, everyone’s body is different. As such, we recommend starting with lower frequency and slowly building up from there with more sessions.

Long Term Use of Red Light

Use of Red Light Therapy is a long term game. As mentioned above, you should measure results in months or years, not weeks. You are not going to see your rosacea disappear after a few sessions. Sticking with the therapy for the long term brings long term results. It has not been linked to any known side effects apart from reducing rosacea. As such, we highly recommend exploring this as a treatment option.

Overall, we find red light therapy to be a safe, inexpensive method of rosacea treatment. It is not a cure, but has consistently been shown to help improve rosacea symptoms in patients. Plus, with minimal side effects, it is a very safe and noninvasive treatment method. If you or anyone else you know are considering Red Light Therapy, we highly recommend giving it a try.

Author

Joel Gottehrer

Joel Gottehrer is the Co-Founder of Lifepro Fitness and has dedicated his life to helping people transform theirs. With over 12 years of experience in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and owner of two personal training studios, Joel has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to helping transform lives. After suffering from physical injuries, Joel and his business partner, Abraham Brach, came together with a common goal to alleviate the pain caused by their injuries.

They continued to find themselves disappointed with the results stemming from various products promising to relieve their pain, and with that – Lifepro Fitness was born. Joel's mission is to have a positive impact on millions of lives with the Lifepro brand. Whether it's finding new and innovative ways to help people recover from injuries or developing products to improve overall wellness, Joel is always looking for ways to push the boundaries. Thanks to his commitment to help people live their lives free of pain, Lifepro has been able to do this for thousands of people since its founding in 2017