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We asked 3 dermatologists if red light therapy is actually worth the hype—here’s their honest take

Glow-up or gimmick?

Red Light Therapy Devices Are Everywhere—But What Do They Actually Do and What Results Are Realistic?

You have to wear it a lot more than you think.

Scouted: Red light therapy offers a slew of unexpected health benefits, from healing cold sores to reducing wrinkles

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Does Red Light Therapy Actually Help Seasonal Affective Disorder? What the Science Says

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more than the “winter blues.” It’s a real mood disorder linked to reduced light exposure ...
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How Red and Blue Light Therapy Boosts Hair Growth, Soothes Skin and More

It's no secret that once we hit 40, our skin starts going through some pretty rough changes. Those pesky crow's feet around our eyes seem to appear out of nowhere, once-cute freckles are now joined by ...

Do dogs benefit from red light therapy? Experts have a surprising answer

Dogs are basking in viral red light glows—but do these at‑home treatments actually help, or just look good on camera?
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How red light can affect your sleep

Red light therapy has been found to be helpful for skin health, wound healing, hair growth among people with alopecia and pain management. Some have claimed it’s also useful for sleep, but research ...