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Red light therapy at home
Setting up a panel: distance, session length, and what the specs mean in practice.
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Turn a method-verified irradiance figure into a session plan in J/cm2.
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12 Red Light Therapy Myths, Checked Against the Evidence
Tanning, testosterone, "penetrates inches" and nine more red light therapy claims, checked against the trials and pages that actually address them.
Red Light Panel vs Infrared Sauna: Photons vs Heat
A panel delivers narrow red and near-infrared photons at low heat. A sauna delivers broad far-infrared heat. Different bands, different jobs.
Red Light Therapy FAQ: 40 Questions Answered
Forty short, sourced answers on how red light therapy works, dosing and safety, buying a panel, and what the evidence supports for each condition.
The Beginner's 30-Day Red Light Protocol
A four-week plan that turns frequency, session length and distance guidance into a printable schedule, with each figure linked to its source.
Red Light Therapy Results Timeline: What Trials Saw
Skin, hair and pain trials checked at 15 to 16 weeks, not days. What the published studies actually measured, and when.
Red Light Therapy and Photosensitizing Medications
Drug classes flagged as photosensitizing, why most of that evidence is about UV light rather than red or near-infrared, and when to check with a prescriber first.
How Long Should a Red Light Therapy Session Be?
Session length follows from a target dose divided by your panel's measured irradiance. The formula, two worked examples, and the ceiling not to chase.
Red Light Therapy Glossary: 40 Terms Explained
Short definitions for the wavelength, dose, spec and trial terms used across this site, each linking the full explainer page.
Red Light Therapy Dosing Explained: Joules Made Simple
Dose is irradiance times time. What each term means, the ranges trials actually used, and three worked examples with real panel and trial figures.
What Distance Should You Sit From a Red Light Panel?
Most panels are built for 6 to 24 inches. Closer gives a higher, more concentrated dose; farther trades intensity for coverage. Here is how to pick.
Joovv Solo 3.0 vs PlatinumLED BioMax 600
Two mid-size panels from the two oldest brands in the database compared on price, wavelengths, irradiance disclosure and warranty.
RLT Home Total Spectrum MAX vs MitoPRO 1500X
Two panels that both publish per-wavelength density. What the allocation, irradiance disclosure, price and warranty differences actually mean.
RLT Home Total Spectrum MAX vs BlockBlueLight MEGA
Two top-five panels that both publish more measurement detail than most brands. Wavelength mix, irradiance disclosure, price and warranty compared.
Hooga HG vs PRO vs ULTRA: Which Tier to Buy?
Hooga's HG300, PRO300 and ULTRA360 span $199 to $399. Here is what actually changes between the three tiers, spec by spec.
MitoPRO 1500X vs BioMax 900: Mid-Size Flagships
The MitoPRO 1500X and PlatinumLED BioMax 900 both cost $1,299. Here is where the wavelength mix, irradiance disclosure and return terms actually differ.
The Red Light Panel Brand Landscape: All 41 Brands
One row per brand, all 41 tracked red light therapy panel makers, on country, price, wavelengths, irradiance disclosure, warranty and trial terms.
Behind the Database: How This Site Verifies Specs
How this site sources, rechecks and labels its 188-device database, verifies every PMID against PubMed, and handles affiliate links.
How to Choose a Red Light Panel: A 7-Step Checklist
A 7-step checklist for choosing a red light therapy panel, from goal and wavelengths to method-labeled irradiance, coverage, terms and price.
Bestqool vs Comfytemp: The Budget Panel Battle
Bestqool BQ40 and Comfytemp K4037 compared on price, wavelengths, irradiance claims, warranty and return terms.
How to Read the Irradiance Labels on This Site
The three irradiance labels used on every panel page, what each means, and how to compare figures fairly.
How Often Should You Use Red Light Therapy?
What the trials actually used, from twice a week for skin (confirmed by a 2025 head-to-head trial) to nightly for sleep, and how to turn it into a home schedule.
Do You Need Eye Protection With Red Light Therapy?
No regulator requires goggles with a red light panel, but 30 of the 41 brands in this index ship eye protection. What the hazard bands say, and when to wear them.