Comments on: Blue Light Therapy for Acne – Is It Worth It? http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/ Smarter Skin Care Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:11:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Hmmm http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-35462 Hmmm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:24:42 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-35462 <a href="#comment-28494" rel="nofollow">@Joyce</a> No, but a little sunbathing would do the trick. That's how this effect was discovered. Don't do too much or you'll get cancer, of course. The sun puts out violet AND ultraviolet. @Joyce
No, but a little sunbathing would do the trick. That’s how this effect was discovered. Don’t do too much or you’ll get cancer, of course. The sun puts out violet AND ultraviolet.

]]> By: Hmmm http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-35461 Hmmm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:56 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-35461 Actually now that I'm searching for LEDs, you can get a 400 nm flashlight on Amazon for 8 bucks. :D Would it work? I have no idea. Actually now that I’m searching for LEDs, you can get a 400 nm flashlight on Amazon for 8 bucks. :D Would it work? I have no idea.

]]> By: Hmmm http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-35460 Hmmm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:18:05 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-35460 Has anyone built their own? This should be pretty easy. There is a plethora of instructions for building LED arrays online for use in flashlights, and blue LEDs in the 400-420 nm range can be bought online. Just buy a few and use it for spot treatment. Has anyone built their own? This should be pretty easy. There is a plethora of instructions for building LED arrays online for use in flashlights, and blue LEDs in the 400-420 nm range can be bought online. Just buy a few and use it for spot treatment.

]]> By: Matt http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-32040 Matt Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:48:26 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-32040 <a href="#comment-32039" rel="nofollow">@Matt</a> Ah, silly me, it just occurred to me that the wavelength used should be publicly available, either in journals or, in fact, Wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_therapy I still have minor acne on my back, I might try to build something... An order of 5000 cheap ultrabright blue LEDs from a Chinese store on eBay is like, $30. @Matt
Ah, silly me, it just occurred to me that the wavelength used should be publicly available, either in journals or, in fact, Wikipedia! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_therapy

I still have minor acne on my back, I might try to build something… An order of 5000 cheap ultrabright blue LEDs from a Chinese store on eBay is like, $30.

]]> By: Matt http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-32039 Matt Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:46:28 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-32039 <a href="#comment-28500" rel="nofollow">@Dr. Benabio</a> It would be great if someone could determine the wavelength of light put out by one of these devices. It wouldn't be hard to do with basic equipment. I have no doubt that these are cheap Chinese LEDs packaged in a nice little device and sold with tremendous markup. There is no secret to generating blue light. They probably have an optimal wavelength chosen but you can probably get similar blue LEDs from any major electronics distributor. Then, if you're DIY-inclined, you could build a little light mask to put on your face or back, saving a lot of time in the process. @Dr. Benabio
It would be great if someone could determine the wavelength of light put out by one of these devices. It wouldn’t be hard to do with basic equipment. I have no doubt that these are cheap Chinese LEDs packaged in a nice little device and sold with tremendous markup. There is no secret to generating blue light. They probably have an optimal wavelength chosen but you can probably get similar blue LEDs from any major electronics distributor. Then, if you’re DIY-inclined, you could build a little light mask to put on your face or back, saving a lot of time in the process.

]]> By: Jessica Alabama http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-30635 Jessica Alabama Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:56:36 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-30635 Great post! Blue light therapy is no doubt expensive but it is indeed useful in eliminating the acne-causing bacteria. It has certain temporary side effects, which are manageable. Though the therapy is safe for people of all ages, it is not suitable for people suffering from nodulocystic acne. Great post! Blue light therapy is no doubt expensive but it is indeed useful in eliminating the acne-causing bacteria. It has certain temporary side effects, which are manageable. Though the therapy is safe for people of all ages, it is not suitable for people suffering from nodulocystic acne.

]]> By: Lauren http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-30198 Lauren Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:16:48 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-30198 I have a Tanda light with both the red and blue heads. My fourteen year old son was using the light, and he seemed to be getting some results, but now the unit will not hold a charge anymore and stays on for about ten seconds at a time. I have started playing phone tag with the Tanda people, hopefully we will resolve this issue. I have a Tanda light with both the red and blue heads. My fourteen year old son was using the light, and he seemed to be getting some results, but now the unit will not hold a charge anymore and stays on for about ten seconds at a time. I have started playing phone tag with the Tanda people, hopefully we will resolve this issue.

]]> By: Acne http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-30074 Acne Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:53:00 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-30074 Well, It is not approved to fight acne, but studies are currently under way. Well, It is not approved to fight acne, but studies are currently under way.

]]> By: Dermify http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-29920 Dermify Tue, 07 Jul 2009 19:18:08 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-29920 I had not heard of this new technique for treating acne..I'm curious to know see if it really works..It does seem pricey.. I had not heard of this new technique for treating acne..I’m curious to know see if it really works..It does seem pricey..

]]> By: m. koe http://thedermblog.com/2009/05/31/blue-light-therapy-for-acne-is-it-worth-it/comment-page-1/#comment-29064 m. koe Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:49:41 +0000 http://thedermblog.com/?p=1052#comment-29064 Dr. Benabio, i have follculitis scars all over my body. dont have insurance, other than expensive laser treatments, is there anything i can do to get rid of my scars? please help. Dr. Benabio, i have follculitis scars all over my body. dont have insurance, other than expensive laser treatments, is there anything i can do to get rid of my scars? please help.

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