Treat Eczema Naturally with Photobiomodulation
Naturally Combat Eczema with Light Therapy
Eczema is a skin condition affecting nearly 35 million Americans. This itchy, uncomfortable condition is often treated with a variety of prescription medications, steroids, and in severe cases, biologic drugs. While some may find relief with these existing treatment options, there are daunting side effects associated with the prolonged use of steroids, and many people complain that these medications lose their efficacy when used long term. Here at Cryo Recovery, we have known for a long time that Photobiomodulation Therapy (also known as LLLT, LED Therapy, or Light Therapy) has the ability to treat eczema flare ups and alleviate the painful symptoms associated with this chronic condition. In today's blog post, we'll answer the questions:
What is Photobiomodulation Therapy?
How does PBM Therapy work?
What are some of Cryo Recovery's results?
What does the science say about PBM Therapy?
What is Photobiomodulation Therapy?
Photobiomodulation is a form of light therapy that is used to improve tissue repair, reduce pain and inflammation, and expedite healing throughout the body. It has been studied extensively for decades on a wide variety of conditions, ailments, and purposes. Originally used by NASA to combat the ill effects of traveling in space, Photobiomodulation was shown to help astronauts with muscular and bone atrophy associated with space travel, as it was able to stimulate ATP production in cells that required healing.
Over the last decade, Photobiomodulation Therapy has become much more mainstream, thanks to technological innovation and an abundance of options for nearly everyone. While there are at home devices available, most of these devices are not strong enough to produce a significant healing effect. Moreover, many at home devices use red light only, infrared light only, or are too small to cover a larger surface area. Thankfully, major advances in research and development have brought us to the point we currently are: full body PBM devices.
Cryo Recovery was the first in Houston to bring you full body Photobiomodulation Therapy. What is endearingly referred to as "the thing that looks like a tanning bed", we have witnessed hundreds of members experience life-changing results by utilizing this cutting-edge technology. Our bed, the ARRC ATP, happens to be the most powerful PBM device on the market, as it utilizes optimal wavelengths, power densities, and dosages based on the published clinical research. The best part? It takes just ten minutes of your time!
Eczema Relief with PBM Therapy
Last August, one of our members came to us with a serious problem: chronic, unrelenting eczema. She was prescribed steroid medications to control the flare ups, but was not achieving the level of relief that she desired. After going over her options, we suggested that she try Photobiomodulation at Cryo Recovery. As stated above, our ATP Bed is the most powerful PBM device on the market, and we've seen it work miracles on a wide variety of skin conditions from acne to vitiligo to psoriasis. On the left is a photo taken on August 1, 2019, and on the right is a current photo of the same person. Photobiomodulation Therapy not only helped clear up Hannah's painful eczema, but it also nearly eliminated her need for medications altogether!
The Science of Photobiomodulation
We know that for some, these photos and compelling story are enough for you to try Photobiomodulation for yourself. But for others, we know that you need to see some of the science behind why PBM Therapy works in the first place. Thankfully, everything that we do here at Cryo Recovery is completely backed by science, including our ATP Bed. Here's what the literature says:
(1) LLLT appears to have a wide range of applications of use in dermatology, especially in indications where stimulation of healing, reduction of inflammation, reduction of cell death and skin rejuvenation are required.
(2) In dermatology, LLLT has beneficial effects on wrinkles, acne scars, hypertrophic scars, and healing of burns. Inflammatory diseases such as psoriasis and acne can also be managed. The noninvasive nature and almost complete absence of side effects encourage further testing in dermatology.
(3) The anti-inflammatory effects of PBM and their impact on the modulation of autoimmune processes make it possible to promote their use in many pathologies: psoriasis, eczema, lichen, and scleroderma.
(4) Patients with atopic dermatitis (eczema) were treated with LLLT, and itchy sensations decreased in 79 of 112 cases (71%) after this therapy, skin eruptions improved in 69 of 112 cases (62%, and there were no side effects during and after LLLT.