light therapy

noun

: the treatment of medical or psychiatric conditions (such as seasonal affective disorder) by the controlled application of light

called also light treatment, phototherapy

Examples of light therapy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Find it on Amazon This Acne Spot Treatment From The Future Take care of all of your acne woes one step at a time with this Acne Spot Treatment that uses red and blue light therapy to safely address any pimples or blemishes. Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 15 Feb. 2024 That’s because light therapy, like the non-tanning-bed type Kardashian has used, and exposure to sunlight can help psoriasis. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 Yes, light therapy can help various skin conditions and concerns. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 Most face and body treatments include LED light therapy, with add-ons such as Dermaflash to remove vellus hair, aka peach fuzz, ($50) or MyoContour (microcurrent and infrared heat) to detox and stimulate muscle tone on the abdomen or arms/glutes/thighs ($250 each). Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Feb. 2024 The light used in blue light therapy is more controlled. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 4 Jan. 2024 Other acne treatments might include corticosteroid injections for severe acne breakouts and laser or light therapy. Bella Gerard, Health, 26 Jan. 2024 Kardashian has shared the herbal remedies she’s tried to combat psoriasis flare-ups — and in the past has praised light therapy for helping her skin condition improve. Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024 To prep and treat my skin, the esthetician first steamed my face, then performed extractions, high frequency therapy, LED light therapy, and applied a hydration mask before introducing the ultrasound device. Essence, 12 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of light therapy was in 1987

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“Light therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/light%20therapy. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

light therapy

noun
: phototherapy
especially : the use of strong light (as of 10,000 lux intensity) for the treatment of depression and gloom (as in seasonal affective disorder)

called also light treatment

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