Red, Blue & Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Skin Health and Dermatologic Conditions

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Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD Related seminars and products

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Genevieve Newton, DC, PhD, spent close to 20 years as a researcher and educator in the field of nutritional sciences before joining Fringe as its scientific director. Dr. Newton holds a Bachelor of Science from Laurentian University, a Doctor of Chiropractic from the National University of Health Sciences, a Master of Science and a PhD from the University of Guelph, in nutritional sciences. Gen’s job is to “bring the science” that supports Fringe’s educational course. She is a deep believer in healing body, mind and spirit using the gifts of the natural world.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Genevieve Newton has an employment with FRINGE. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.
Non-financial: Dr. Genevieve Newton has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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Objectives

1. Explain the physiological mechanisms of Light Therapy at the cellular leveland their relevance to skin health.
2. Describe the core principles of dermatologic Light Therapy(clinical and at-home), including wavelength, intensity, and dosage.
3. Demonstrate appropriate application of LED Light Therapy devicesfor supporting skin health in a range of contexts.
4. Critically evaluate the clinical evidencefor dermatologic light therapy and justify treatment parameters based on recent scientific research.
5. Apply Light Therapy protocols for common skin conditions(e.g., aging, acne, psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, melasma, vitiligo, herpes labialis, radiodermatitis).
6. Identify and implement safety precautionsto ensure responsible and ethical use of Light Therapy in dermatology.
7. Compare the role of Light Therapy as a stand-alone treatment versus an adjunctto conventional dermatologic and cosmetic procedures.
8. Develop and monitor individualized skin health plansthat integrate Light Therapy, including outcome tracking and ethical documentation in clinical practice.

Outline

HOURLY BREAKDOWN

Hour One 

Module 1: Foundations of Light Therapy in Dermatology

• Why skin health matters
• History and evolution of Light Therapy in skincare
• The science and physics of light
• How light affects the skin
• The “Sun Paradox”

Module 2: LED Light Therapy Treatment Basics

• Light wavelengths, including red, blue and near infrared
• Light intensity & treatment time
• Treatment interval and frequency
• LED Light Therapy device types
• How to choose a Light Therapy device
• Summaries of Light Therapy dosing and device application

Hour Two & Three

Module 3: Clinical Applications & Evidence-Based Protocols

• Understanding research evidence
• Light Therapy in skin rejuvenation and pro-aging
• Light Therapy in blemish control
• Light Therapy in psoriasis
• Light Therapy in melasma
• Light Therapy in eczema
• Light Therapy in rosacea
• Light Therapy in vitiligo
• Light Therapy in wound healing
• Light Therapy in scarring
• Light Therapy in herpes labialis
• Light Therapy in radiodermatitis
• Recommended Light Therapy protocols

Module 4: Skin Light Therapy Safety & Precautions

• Documented contraindications for Light Therapy
• Common sense precautions for Light Therapy
• Light Therapy and skin tone, tattoos, and hair
• Eye safety recommendations
• Red and blue Light Therapy and eye health
• Light Therapy precautions for age and pregnancy
• Light Therapy devices and EMF, flicker, and pulsing
• Light Therapy and skin cancer
• Light Therapy and thyroid health
• Blue light and the skin microbiome

Hour Four

Module 5: Conventional vs Light-Based Therapies

• The anti-aging industry
• Botox, dermal fillers, chemical peels, laser peels, and dermabrasion
• Invasiveness and risk of conventional anti-aging therapies
• Economic comparison of conventional vs light-based therapies
• Value and accessibility of conventional vs light-based therapies
• Integrating Light Therapy with conventional anti-aging therapies

Module 6: Clinical Integration & Outcome Tracking

• The role of Light Therapy in a skin health plan
• Using Light Therapy to maximize clinical benefits
• General timing guidelines for when to use Light Therapy
• When to use caution with Light Therapy in clinical practice
• Counselling tips for Light Therapy
• Tracking and documenting Light Therapy outcomes
• Tools and technologies to support Light Therapy in clinical practice
• Before and after photography protocols
• Legal and ethical considerations with Light Therapy

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses
• Nurse Practitioners
• Physicians Assistants