La terapia con luz roja se usa ampliamente para el rejuvenecimiento de la piel., reducir la inflamación, y mejorar el tono de la piel. Pero quienes padecen melasma (una afección que provoca manchas oscuras en la piel) muchos se preguntan: ¿Puede la terapia con luz roja empeorar el melasma??
¿Qué es el melasma??
El melasma es una forma de hiperpigmentación., a menudo desencadenado por la exposición al sol, hormonas, o calor. It usually appears on the cheeks, frente, or upper lip and is more common in women.
Is Red Light Therapy Safe for Melasma?
En la mayoría de los casos, red light therapy is considered safe and gentle, even for people with melasma. It uses low-level red or near-infrared light that does not emit UV rays or intense heat—two known triggers for worsening melasma.
Can It Make Melasma Worse?
While uncommon, en casos raros, heat-sensitive skin may react to prolonged or high-intensity red light exposure. If the device emits too much heat, él might contribute to pigmentation in sensitive individuals. Sin embargo, this is not typical with well-designed, low-heat red light therapy devices.
Tips to Avoid Risk
- Choose a high-quality, low-heat device.
- Start with short sessions (5–10 minutos) and monitor your skin.
- Use SPF daily, as red light therapy does not replace sun protection.
- Consulta a un dermatólogo before starting if you have melasma or other pigment issues.
Pensamientos finales
Red light therapy is unlikely to make melasma worse and may even help reduce inflammation that contributes to pigmentation. Aún, it’s important to use the right device and treatment plan, especially for sensitive or melasma-prone skin.
