Light Sensitivity - Individuals with rare
conditions causing extreme
sensitivity to light or who have
previously reacted to red light
therapy should avoid its use.
RELATIVE CONTRAINDICATIONS
Fever or Infection - There is a
theoretical risk that the use of red light
therapy can worsen existing
hyperthermia caused by fever or
infection.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) -
SLE can cause skin sensitivity,
increasing the risk of a reaction to red
light therapy.
Severe Bleeding or Blood Loss - Some
research suggests that red light
therapy may slow the body’s ability
to stop bleeding.
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Use of Photosensitizing Medications -
Medications that increase sensitivity to
light may increase risks of sensitivity to
red light therapy.
Tattoos - Red light therapy may cause
cosmetic defects to body art,
especially body art that uses red inks
may be prone to fading when exposed
to intense red light. The tattoo ink may
also cause uneven absorption of red
light, causing therapy to be less
uniform.
Dark skin pigmentation - The effect of
skin pigmentation on red light
therapy is still being studied. Those
with darker skin tones may find that
their skin absorbs more light, making
it warmer than those with lighter skin
tones would experience. A smaller
amount of red light may actually
reach deeper tissues, however, this
effect is not likely to be large.
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