LED light therapy

Hi,

Did anyone have a bad outcome from using an LED lamp on clients?

After completing 15 minutes of red light therapy on a client she called later in the day and complained of a sunburned appearance along with hyperpigmentation.

I later found the client was using a topical antibiotic for acne and my dermatologist said it made the skin more light sensitive.

Should I be aware of any other contraindications?

thanks for sharing.

T.Defazio 

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Permalink Reply by Kimberly Bourbon on November 16, 2014 at 5:25pm

 I have also had some reactions. Some peeling after LED and redness and hotness. But, I have figured it out to be more from products used w/ LED and not the light. 

Anything that makes the skin light sensitive is a contraindication.Some anti-depressants and retinoids included. I wonder if she would have been ok if you put a good sunscreen on her under the LED?????

Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:52pm

Thanks so much!

Permalink Reply by Jules Rose on November 17, 2014 at 10:06am

To be honest, I used LED on myself for anti-aging and it did bring up my hyperpigmentation. So I discontinued using it. Therefore, I did not use it in my treatment room.

Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:53pm

I had a client yesterday ask if it causes hyper pigmentation and I didn't think so, thanks

Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:54pm

I thought it would diminish pigmentation, humm, thanks

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on November 17, 2014 at 10:49am
No you can't use sunscreen under LED light.
Either use nothing or clear gel products.
Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:53pm

Thanks so much

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on November 17, 2014 at 10:54am
I have heard that some people do see an initial increase in pigmentation, and that it is bringing the underlying pigment up.
I have not had that experience, but if I did I would probably still continue treatment in a series and make sure home care was appropriate, AFTER making sure no meds or topicals were involved.
I use the Celluma LED panel. An import or non professional unit might not give the same results.
Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:55pm

Don't know if that's going to draw clients in knowing that!

Thanks

Permalink Reply by terrylynn defazio on November 17, 2014 at 3:56pm

I'm dealing with a sunburned look and some hyperpigmentaion :(

Thanks

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on November 18, 2014 at 12:58pm

Can I ask what equipment you are using and what product?

Permalink Reply by Amy Sherman on December 18, 2014 at 11:56am

I bought a cheapy photon LED from amazon and initially had a "brown" look to my skin but after just a few uses, I was all clear of HORRIBLE pigmentation.  I am guessing she is on some light sensitive meds OR she could be using phototoxic chemicles such a lemon or grapefruit. 

Any Acne medication is going to make someone more sensitive. 

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