Design and realization of a dual-wavelength low level light therapy for acne and face rejuvenation treatment

Abstract

Low-level light therapy (LLLT) uses the light of wavelength between 400–700 nm to treat acne, reduce inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and rejuvenate the facial skin. This study designed and constructed a dual-wavelength LED LLLT device for the facial treatment. The light spectrum, power density, uniformity, stability, and safety of the device were analyzed. The proposed system consisted of an LED array with 415 and 633 nm wavelengths. Human machine interface with embedded system was used to control light intensity and treatment time. The phototherapy device is designed to be curvaceously sized to suit the face shape of Asian people. The results showed that the LLLT device emitted 633±5 nm red and 415±5 nm blue light with a linear adjustable light power density of 0-18.56 mW/cm<sup>2</sup> and 0-3.70 mW/cm<sup>2</sup>, respectively. The spectrum distribution of the red and blue light was relatively constant over 30 minutes of operation. The uniformity and stability of red spectrum were about 89.9% and 95.08% and blue spectrum were 87.6% and 97.08%, respectively. The experimental face’s temperature was below 31.5 . For the future study, the LED phototherapy device will be applied for clinical research in collaboration with dermatologists.Low-level light therapy (LLLT) uses the light of wavelength between 400–700 nm to treat acne, reduce inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and rejuvenate the facial skin. This study designed and constructed a dual-wavelength LED LLLT device for the facial treatment. The light spectrum, power density, uniformity, stability, and safety of the device were analyzed. The proposed system consisted of an LED array with 415 and 633 nm wavelengths. Human machine interface with embedded system was used to control light intensity and treatment time. The phototherapy device is designed to be curvaceously sized to suit the face shape of Asian people. The results showed that the LLLT device emitted 633±5 nm red and 415±5 nm blue light with a linear adjustable light power density of 0-18.56 mW/cm<sup>2</sup> and 0-3.70 mW/cm<sup>2</sup>, respectively. The spectrum distribution of the red and blue light was relatively constant over 30 minutes of operation. The uniformity and stability of red spectrum were about 89.9% and 95.08% and blue spectrum were 87.6% and 97.08%, respectively. The experimental face’s temperature was below 31.5 . For the future study, the LED phototherapy device will be applied for clinical research in collaboration with dermatologists.