The Impact of LED Therapy on Skin: A Review

December 2025 in “ Journal of Education Health and Sport ”

Marta Prager-Zimny, Michalina Simachi, Michalina Janiszewska, Beata Imbirska, Michał Hładki, Michalina Cyrulik, Natalia Ramlau, Dominika Kolenda, Zuzanna Fischer, Marcin Podolak

LED therapy acne vulgaris melasma skin fibrosis wavelengths of light cellular activity skin rejuvenation wound healing inflammatory responses light therapy

LED therapy has become a popular non-invasive and safe method for treating various skin conditions, such as acne vulgaris, melasma, skin fibrosis, and signs of aging, by using specific wavelengths of light to modulate cellular activity. This technology is widely used in both medical and cosmetic fields due to its excellent safety profile and effectiveness in rejuvenating skin, accelerating wound healing, and modulating inflammatory responses. As research progresses, LED therapy is increasingly integrated into treatment protocols, offering significant benefits for skin health and potentially improving quality of life and mental health for dermatological patients.

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