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A member asked:
Hi, i need a guide to light therapy for acne. i have an at home device using blue and red light. how often should i use it per week and for how many minutes per session. also can i alternate between colors per day or use both per session.
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Light therapy: Blue light therapy is the most common for acne treatment. If however, you do not see dramatic results in 2 weeks, see a specialist Dermatologist for state-of-the-art treatment.
Answered 3/28/2020
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