CONTRAINDICATIONS
POTENTIAL HAZARDS
ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR RED LIGHT
THERAPY
There are no industry-wide accepted
contraindications for red light therapy or
list of accepted contraindications that is
designated or enforced by regulatory
agencies. Research in red light therapy
is ongoing, and contraindications are
derived from existing research and
clinical inferences.
Recent Burns - Recent burns may still
contain residual thermal energy that may
be increased by heat from red light
therapy.
Heat - Red light therapy will generate
thermal energy as light is absorbed. This
heat may present a hazard in some
conditions.
Light - The electromagnetic radiation
used in red light therapy is low in energy,
but it may affect tissues that are sensitive
to light.
Tissue Stimulation - Red light therapy is
intended to stimulate tissues. In some
disease states this may be undesirable.
Malignant Cancers - There is a theoretical
risk that red light therapy may increase
cell proliferation in malignant cancers.
Hyperthyroidism (Neck & Upper Chest) -
Red light therapy on the neck and upper
chest may increase thyroid activity in
those with hyperthyroidism.
Pregnancy (Abdomen) - The effects of red
light therapy that reaches a developing
fetus are not fully understood and may
potentially have a negative effect.
Eye Disease (Eyes) - Red light therapy’s
effects on various eye conditions is not
fully understood and light sensitive cells in
the eyes may respond unfavorably to
intense red light.
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