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Dermatology's Elma Baron weighs in on red light therapy

Media | April 24, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Can red light therapy really deliver a beauty and health glow-up? Here's the science

NPR: Elma Baron, professor of dermatology at the School of Medicine, said red light therapy may modestly improve superficial skin issues, such as fine lines and acne, but emphasized its limits—effects are mild and won’t address deeper wrinkles, making it less effective than more intensive dermatological treatments.