Various Skin conditions can be treated effectively with the use of an outpatient form of treatment known as light therapy. Some of the skin conditions that can be treated this way include vitiligo, psoriasis, scleroderma, acne vulgaris, neonatal jaundice, eczema, cancer and a whole lot more. The healing is achieved through the slowing of inflammation and cell growth thereby rooting out the origin of the problem.

Light therapy for the skin can also be administered for cosmetic purposes.  The light is also highly effective in improving the appearance of the skin. There are a lot of skin therapy lights on the market and in some cases you can find lights that can be used in the treatment of specific skin conditions such as acne lights, skin rejuvenation lights and SAD lights among others. The treatments are relaxing and painless and can be done at a spar or in the comfort of your home.

How Does It Work?

Most of these lights are Light Emitting Diodes (LED) and work by sending packets of light with energy producing capabilities into the innermost layers of your skin. The collagen producing fibroblasts are stimulated giving a plump look to your skin. LED lights can also be used to rid wrinkles and fine lines, treat stretch marks and sun damage and also reduce the redness occasioned by aggressive laser treatments.

Blue light LED is active in the reduction of acne which is achieved by attacking the bacteria responsible for its production deep in the skin. It applies the wavelengths of light in the treatment of conditions such as jaundice, bilirubin in newborns.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a form of depression that results from the lack of daylight which occurs during winters. This results in mood fluctuations, changes in appetite, and debilitating fatigue. The treatment for such a disorder will show marked results in a period of 7 days.

You can get your lights for your skin therapy requirements online. There are a lot of providers of this piece of technology and you can check the reviews provided by other users to come to a decision.