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

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. From facial ...
Real Simple on MSN

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

Glow-up or gimmick?

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 ...

Already-available therapy could protect football players from CTE: ‘Incredibly groundbreaking’

Forget reducing wrinkles and fighting hair loss. A new study suggests a treatment already popular in the US for skin health, ...
News Medical

Can Red Light Therapy Improve Sleep, Skin, and Recovery?

Can shining a red light on your skin improve your sleep, heal your muscles, and make you look younger? Red light therapy (RLT), once confined to medical clinics and elite sports facilities, is now a ...
Everyday Health

What Is Red Light Therapy? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide

Let there be light — for your pain, skin, and injuries, that is. The possibilities of red light to treat a variety of health and aesthetic concerns are just emerging thanks to interest from ...

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?