No to InfraredsUpdated a year ago
RLT is safe to use on any part of your body (yes, even your private parts), just don't shine it to your eyeballs directly! HOWEVER, if you're suffering from a disease, disorder, or illness, you need to consult with a physician before exposing to infrared. Here's a list of people who can't use infrared:
1. Some medications will state that the user should not be exposed to heat or light during use. Others may have adverse reactions if the user becomes overheated. If using any prescription drugs, it’s recommended to check with a physician or pharmacist for any possible change in the drug’s effect due to any interaction with infrared heat.
2. Those who have acute injuries. Infrared can provide healing through tissue oxygenation and blood flow, but it may be best to give the injury a couple of days before immediately jumping into an infrared session. Those that have a joint or joints that are chronically hot and swollen may respond poorly to vigorous heating of any kind. Therefore, they might want to avoid infrared sessions until they are fully healed.
3. Women who have breast implants, pregnant and lactating mothers. They may use it, but not on the belly area.
4. Metal and artificial joints or implants can heat up at a different rate than the body which is why the use of infrared heat is not recommended for those who have them. Clients who have metal or any other surgical implants in their bodies should consult their doctor prior to using heating devices. Certainly, the use of a deep heating infrared wrap must be discontinued if any pain is experienced near such implants.
If you are included in these groups, you can only choose the RED only light frequency on the light pad then it should be okay. Are you part of any of these groups? Also, there's an article about photosensitivity, "The bottom line is if you have any medical condition, have a history of photosensitivity reactions or under medications causing photosensitivity, it will not hurt to ask your doctors and get approval if light therapy is a yay or nay for you." - https://trophyskin.com/pages/red-light-therapy-side-effects