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An advocate of self-care. Providing an authentic and scientific approach to promoting a healthy constitution and forging enduring confidence in others.
04/25/2026
that’s a wrap
11/22/2025
Summary of Evidence for Red Light Therapy in Skin Conditions- you asked!!
- Mechanism: Red light (620–700 nm) and near-infrared light modulate mitochondrial activity, increase ATP production, and activate signaling pathways that promote cellular proliferation, migration, and differentiation.
- Safety: Red light therapy is generally safe and well-tolerated, with erythema being the most common, self-limited adverse effect. No DNA damage has been reported.
- Skin Rejuvenation: Clinical and experimental studies show red light increases collagen synthesis and reduces matrix metalloproteinases, leading to improved skin texture and photorejuvenation.
- Wound Healing: Red light therapy accelerates wound healing and tissue repair, with evidence supporting its use for ulcers and acute wounds.
- Acne Vulgaris: Red light, often combined with blue light, is effective in reducing acne lesions and inflammation, with meta-analyses showing statistically significant improvement.
- Androgenic Alopecia: Consensus guidelines support red light therapy as a safe and effective adjunct for hair growth in androgenic alopecia.
- Psoriasis and Inflammatory Dermatoses: Evidence is promising but limited; small studies suggest benefit, but protocols and outcomes are heterogeneous.
- Pigmentary Disorders: Some evidence supports use in vitiligo and melasma, but results are variable and further research is needed.
- Methodological Limitations: Studies vary widely in dosing, wavelength, and outcome measures; many are small, lack blinding, and are industry-sponsored, limiting generalizability.
- Clinical Consensus: Expert panels and systematic reviews recommend red light therapy for select indications, but emphasize the need for standardized protocols and further high-quality research.
In summary, red light therapy is a safe, non-invasive option with moderate evidence for skin rejuvenation, wound healing, acne, and hair loss, but further research is needed for inflammatory and pigmentary conditions.
When should you be worried about a skin lesion?
A: Asymmetry – One half of the lesion does not match the other half in shape or color.
- B: Border irregularity – The edges are ragged, notched, blurred, or poorly defined.
- C: Color variation – The lesion displays multiple colors or uneven pigmentation (e.g., shades of tan, brown, black, red, white, or blue).
- D: Diameter – The lesion is greater than 6 mm in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser), though melanomas can be smaller.
- E: Evolution – The lesion is changing in size, shape, color, or symptoms (such as bleeding or itching) over time.
This approach is widely endorsed by the American Cancer Society and is foundational in both clinical and patient education for early melanoma detection.
Hot Take on the following viral skin hacks by .md
1️⃣PRP microneedling 8/10
2️⃣PRF injectable 7/10
3️⃣Skin Booster injectables 10/10
4️⃣Red Light Therapy 1/10
5️⃣Collagen Masks 1/10
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Three different types of moisturizers
1️⃣Humectant- ingredients such as hyaluranic acid and glycerin attract water to skin
2️⃣Occlusive - prevent water loss by wrapping the skin eg vaseline
3️⃣Emollients - ingrediants such as vitamin E, ceramides, lipids and oils smooth the skin
Good Skin comes from:
1️⃣Genetics
2️⃣Quit Smoking
3️⃣Zero to No Alcohol
4️⃣Sun Avoidance
5️⃣Medical Grade Interventions: Topical Retinoids & Botox
Wash your Face in 2 Steps
1️⃣remove oil and dirt with oil based cleanser
2️⃣brighten and exfoliate with water based cleanser
its as simple as that!
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07/09/2025
making history all four Canadian Teams undefeated today 🍁🍁🍁🍁🫶🏽🍀🇮🇪🇨🇦
01/27/2025
Work hard, Laugh Harder. Who says business trips can’t be fun.
🇨🇷Instructor EDE 3 ultrasound in CR
05/21/2024
Another great session with & leading the way in our Women in Emergency Medicine procedural session - HALO
✔️Ultrasound Assisted Lumbar Puncture
✔️Transvenous Pacing Insertion
✔️Lateral Canthotomy
✔️Ultrasound Guided Ankle & Elbow Arthrocentesis
✔️Nasal Bronchoscopy
04/22/2024
Supporting Wellness Day at the Grey Nuns Hospital with some amazing supportive staff that help the Emergency room run efficiently and smooth. Thank you to the unit clerks of for everything you do and for her initiative and hardwork 🥰
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