Red/infrared and blood thinning medication

[Naturaltreatments]

Hello

I have started to use my Acnelamp red and infra red light unit now. I have used it three nights now for about ten minutes each night. I have had a little redness/itchiness after using it but nothing extreme, and I am assuming it often takes a couple of weeks for your face to get used to it at the beginning? My other question that may be of relevance to other people, however, is does anyone know if there are any risks of taking blood thinning medication like aspirin or blood thinning supplements while using red light/infrared light? I did read something on one red light unit manufacturer's website that seemed to suggest this but I can't find the site anymore. I do use MSM currently, which is a blood thinner.

Does anyone use the red light unit on their ears - I know this is often seen as a problematic area of rosacea to treat?

Thank you to everyone who gave me advice about choosing a red light unit.

[CrabbyCathy]

Hello!

Oh, interesting? I have never heard of a warning with RLT and blood thinning medications or supplements.

It does take a while for the positive results to show, but I personally have never had any adverse effects, such as redness or itching, after using my lamp. The only time I turned quite red was after using the lap much too soon after IPL.

Here's to hoping someone who has used the lamp much longer and less sporadically than I will answer soon.

[Naturaltreatments]

Thank you Cathy for your reply. Another thing I've noticed as I think some other people have using the LEDs is that the safety goggles I use leave a very deep red rim on your nose every time you wear them. Don't know if anyone's found any brand of safety goggles better for blocking out light, not leaving a very obvious red rim mark for an hour or so after each time you wear them? Mine are metal and I wonder if that's part of reason they leave such a deep imprint. Perhaps there's not much you can do about this though anyway.

[CrabbyCathy]

I hate that too, and I have the plastic ones. Aurelia suggested using the lamp lying down, that way you just drop the glasses on your face without fastening them--and it works! The lamp isn't heavy at all (mine isn't), so I position it on my chest, angle it perfectly, plop on the glasses, and turn it on by feel. I fold my hands on my chest and hold the lamp at the same time. Easy!

[Naturaltreatments]

Thanks Cathy, that's a good suggestion. What brand of safety goggles do you use?

I'm a little disappointed with the safety goggles from Acnelamp as I bought them in addition to the lamp (they offer a free pair, but I took up their recommendation to buy their better quality metal ones and they don't completely block out all light at the edges of your eyes). I was thinking of contacting Omnilux and a couple of other light manufacturers to see what goggles they recommended.

[CrabbyCathy]

Just the plastic ones that came free with the lamp. I tried looking online, and even went to some stores, but could only find the same kind. I took the elastic off.

I'd be interested in seeing what you find out from the other manufacturer's