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Light therapy
Jaundice of newborns is almost always managed by exposure to light.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
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A 42-year old asked:
Any need for buying the expensive ($100+) light therapy lamps?
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I live in a bright sunny area and typically go outside; will light therapy be effective for me?
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does sad light therapy help ?
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Does light therapy work for eczema?
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What is the use of a light therapy device?
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What is the difference between light therapy and tanning beds?
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How can light therapy help me in regulating my sleep schedule?
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A 61-year old female asked:
Is red light therapy available at tanning salons helpful as advertised?
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What should I look for in a light therapy device for SAD?
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A 34-year old asked:
Does light therapy work for non seasonal depression as well?
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What is the definition or description of: Blue light therapy?
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A 39-year old asked:
For what reason wouldn't led light therapy work for blackheads?
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A 43-year old asked:
Where might i get a phototherapy/ light therapy/ sad light box for a reasonable price?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What is the best over the counter medication for severe psoriasis to stop/relieve itching? currently undergoing light therapy, condition worsening
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Is light therapy effective in acne?
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A 29-year old asked:
How does light therapy fix jaundice?
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A 49-year old asked:
Can uv light therapy cause shingles?
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A 24-year old female asked:
Can red light therapy get rid of my acne?
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A 43-year old asked:
Does blu light therapy really work for adult acne?
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A 50-year old asked:
Does light therapy work for seasonal affective disorder?
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A 42-year old asked:
Can I use a tanning bed as light therapy to improve my moodiness?
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A 31-year old asked:
I have seasonal affective disorder. Does SAD light therapy help you much at all?
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A 33-year old asked:
For seasonal affective disorder, is there a difference between full-spectrum and light therapy lamps?
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A 27-year old female asked:
I am an sad sufferer and I am no longer able to control my symptoms with light therapy or vitamins can you please help?
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A 20-year old male asked:
At home red light therapy at 650nm, how effective is this when using it for popped pimples? Does it help it heal? Reduce redness, and swelling ?
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A female asked:
My husband has psoriasis; what types of alternative medicines are there to help? #NQLU He has been on creams, oral meds, photo therapy (it worked the first time about 15 years ago). Now no luck with the light therapy. Please help.
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A 41-year old asked:
Does light therapy help your seasonal affective disorder? Will regular halogen or fluorescent lights work?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I exercise, eat well, take vitamins for energy and focus, do light therapy, sleep well, and still no energy. Suggestions?
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A 23-year old female asked:
Can intensive pulse light therapy for my unwanted hairs cause any harm later or immediately??and how.much sun protection is needed after it is done???
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A member asked:
Blue light therapy and acne? I've heard of blue light therapy for acne, and am wondering if that is the same kind of blue light used to treat depression? I'm 33, and still have problems with acne, and am considering using a blue light, but worry about any
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