Thanks Matt. I saw your original post with these after I posted my
response for Artist or I would have mentioned it...

Dan

--- In rosacea-support@yahoogroups.com, Matthew I <mtthw_i@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Artist,
>
> I posted this a while ago, which may list some possible reasons
that LED therapy can be helping Rosaceans. Some of these articles Dan
Fries found a while back, the others are more recent.
>
> 1) Reduction of PGE(2) Levels (830nm)
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstra\
ct&list_uids=15684758&query_hl=14&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> 2) Reduction of VEGF, increased cell production (Nasa Study -
680,730,880nm - 4 J/cm^2)
>
> http://www.lighttherapyproducts.com/LEDNasastudy.html
>
> 3) Reduction of TNFalpha levels which contribute to inflammation
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstra\
ctPlus&list_uids=16503786&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> 4) Increase in anti-oxidant levels (810nm)
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstra\
ctPlus&list_uids=15954814&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> 5) Increase in Superoxide Dismutase levels
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstra\
ct&list_uids=12815857&query_hl=59&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> 6) Reduction of acute inflammation (Uses 660nm - Suggests 7.5J/cm^2)
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstra\
ctPlus&list_uids=16144480&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> 7) Inhibiting of the sensitization increase of nociceptors on the
inflammatory process (Red - 632.8nm, 2.5J/cm^2)
>
>
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=pubmed&cmd=Retrieve&dopt=Abstra\
ctPlus&list_uids=15910182&query_hl=3&itool=pubmed_docsum
>
> Matt
>
>
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> Really? For diabetic's feet? Amazing!
>
> I'm confused as to why it is helping rosacea. Increased blood flow,
> collagen formation... But the results discussed are good..great
> actually..so there you have it. I think the research is just
> insufficient to say why it's helping for sure. Probably something to
> do with inflammation. I'm guessing it just really packs a punch there
> without the problems of topical or internal side effects causing
> irritation or flares. Need more good research studies on it. Whatever
> the case, if it helps my rosacea without causing irritation or side
> effects, I'm happy to try it.
>
> I got mine from www.acnelamp. com. I first ordered the all red hand-
> held version because it's the cheapest at $150. Bad idea because you
> have to hold it up to one side of the face at a time. I tried it for
> one night. What a pain! So, I ordered the tabletop version. This one
> is $250 aaack! Oh well. It was worth it because it does my whole face
> at once and I don't have to sit there holding it up with my arm.
>
> http://www.acnelamp .com/product. php?id=1004
>
> I set it on my night stand and aim it at my face while lying on my
> side with my head on my pillow...so I'm looking at my night stand and
> the light - with my goggles on at all times. I use it for 15 minutes
> each night. Well, for two nights so far.
>
> I've heard it's good for anti-aging and acne as well.
>
> Cheers!
>
> Artist
>
>
>
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