LED light therapy is a popular noninvasive skin treatment for acne, sun damage, wounds, and other skin problems.

People can choose to have LED light therapy at a dermatologist’s office or to use a device at home.

The treatment uses varying wavelengths of light to trigger the skin’s natural healing processes to repair the skin. Several treatments are necessary to see results.

In this article, we explore how LED light therapy works and who might be a good candidate. We also cover the possible side effects.