Contraindications for specialist LED phototherapy at LED By Light in Spalding
LED Light Therapy (LED Phototherapy) can help with a wide range of physical conditions with minimal side effects and it's available here in Spalding, now.
LED Phototherapy isn't suitable for everyone. At LED By Light, we always carry out a consultation with you before treatments - but here's further information on who can't use LED Light Therapy, and who needs to be cautious.
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People who:
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have epilepsy, or seizures triggered by light
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have metabolic disorders like porphyria
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have autoimmune disorders like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
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have photosensitive disorders like photosensitive eczema
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have hypomelanism (albinism)
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have active cancers
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have eye diseases or conditions including glaucoma, cataracts, age-related macular degeneration
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have had laser eye surgery
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are pregnant
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use photosensitive medication
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use anti-arthritic medication (auranofin, azathioprine)
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are taking St John's Wort (this can cause a phototoxic reaction)
cannot use LED phototherapy at LED By Light in Spalding.
NOT EVERYONE CAN USE LED PHOTOTHERAPY
People who:
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have been using antibiotics (like tetracycline, ofloxacin, or lymecycline)
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are undergoing chemotherapy
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are taking methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis or psoriasis
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are taking neuroleptics or anti-psychotics (like haloperidol, chlorpromazine, trifluoperazine)
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are taking anti-arrhythmic and heart condition medications (amiodarone)
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are using retinol (both tablets and creams / gels, including roaccutane)
have to wait until five days after their medication has finished in order to use LED Phototherapy.
SOME PEOPLE HAVE TO WAIT FOR LED PHOTOTHERAPY
People who:
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have been taking anti-inflammatories (like naproxen) for less than seven days
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smoke
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use sunbeds
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have regular sun exposure
may need extra treatments in order to get the best results.