Light Therapy For Psoriasis

Light therapy has proven to be an extremely effective treatment for psoriasis, with no harmful side effects.

Psoriasis causes cells to replicate at 10x the normal rate, which outpaces the body’s ability to shed them (as normal skin cells are shed when they die); this results in those unsightly red, scaly, painful and itchy areas.

Since light therapy helps to restore normal cell function, this means that the rate of growth will normalize and you’ll experience fewer and less intense flares.

A combination of Red and Blue light is ideal, because:

Red light stimulates the production of new capillaries, which increases the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the skin.
Red light stimulates the lymphatic system, which makes waste removal more efficient and results in healthier skin that is less prone to psoriasis flares.
Psoriasis and other autoimmune disorders interfere with collagen production. Collagen is a protein that gives skin a firm, supple, and full appearance. Red light stimulates collagen production which can help soothe the skin and reduce flares.
Most notably, red light stimulates the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) from the cells’ mitochondria. This is the cells’ energy source. A cell that has more energy has more capabilities to perform its normal functions, as well as regeneration and self-healing. Researchers found that ATP reduces inflammation that can lead to the main symptom of psoriasis: abnormally rapid replication of skin cells.
Blue light suppresses the activation of certain immune cells, the dendritic cells, which reduces inflammation of the skin and alleviates plaque symptoms.
The natural blue light psoriasis treatment also helps to reduce the accelerated production of skin cells, which is associated with psoriasis.