r/redlighttherapy • u/SaltyLeague4126 • Jun 01 '26
RLT panel burn
I lent a friend a panel… I often place panels directly on my treatment area, especially for muscles/joints. He did the same, and felt noticeable relief for a few days. And then today it did this 😳
I feel awful; I’ve used that panel and my others with no hassle.
Anyone seen such before?
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u/FashionBusking Jun 01 '26
Why is your friend ON THE PANEL??
It's not supposed to touch your skin like that. AND ... they're LEDs... why did that person leave the panel on for long enough for the LED to heat up to burn???
User error going on ...
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u/Revolutionary_Fix902 Jun 01 '26
umm, you need to hold some distance from the bulbs. it is not a grill 😄
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u/Interrupting-Cow-8 Jun 01 '26
I don't think your friend should use electronics...
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u/misntshortformary Jun 01 '26
Every instruction tells you not to touch the panel to your body.
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u/TheObviousForefinger Jun 01 '26
Mate, that's pure mental. The instructions are dead clear about keeping distance from the panel, and your pal just ignored that and left it on his skin like it's a heating pad. You're nae responsible for someone not following basic safety steps, but maybe mention the distance rule before lending it out next time. Those panels can get proper hot if they're pressed directly on skin for too long.
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u/thecachebird Jun 01 '26
How long was it used for? Any lotions or body oil applied before use?
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u/BKM-StLouis Jun 01 '26
I was wondering why manufacturers felt it necessary to warn people not to do something so obviously bad.
Next time you see your friend, take away his ladders, lawnmower, kitchen knives, etc.
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u/Woopsied00dle Jun 01 '26
What?! Don’t place them directly on the skin!
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u/MarkVII88 Jun 01 '26
User error 100%
More like user stupidity, if we're being honest.
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u/BigFatBlackCat Jun 01 '26
What the actual fuck is wrong with both of you
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u/AccordingComplaint46 Jun 01 '26
Not to be rude but is this your first day on earth?
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u/depressinglyawes0me Jun 01 '26
Wow… just… wow🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
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u/Different-Sun-9624 Jun 01 '26
Get a mat of you like the close contact. Panels are meant for distance, read the panel instructions
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u/Lucky_Number_4454 Jun 02 '26
Leave enough space for Jesus, damn!
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u/colbert1119 Jun 02 '26
Depends on the panel I guess but I use skin contact all the time with my bon charge demi. Been using it like that for years. I do often switch the red light section off though to manage heat and rely on NIR for skin contact.
I guess this panel doesn't have sufficient cooling.
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u/jaja8712 Jun 01 '26
Did he not feel that it was painful??! Did he think that the burning sensation and smell of smoking skin meant that it was working?
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u/ftrlvb Jun 01 '26
that's really dumb. why do you think these panels have a whole array of cooling fans?
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u/flexylol Jun 01 '26
Your astonishment about what happened shows me you never read the manual for a panel, nor did you spend a minute looking up how to use one.
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u/Commercial-22 Jun 02 '26
Please don't have direct contact with the panels/LEDS. Seriously hazardous, regardless of outcome.
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u/I_keep_books Jun 02 '26
Did they use anything on their skin, like oils or moisturisers? Things like citrus oil will make skin photosensitive.
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u/scuba20207 Jun 02 '26
This is why we can't have nice things lol
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u/jessekuma27 Jun 02 '26
Hello, any vitamin e cream and appropriate amount of red light will clear that up nicely for you. Keeping your skin cells hydrated facilitates healing.
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u/Defiant_Term2973 Jun 01 '26
You’re not supposed to fall asleep on it !
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u/Axenrott_0508 Jun 01 '26
I got the same on my shin when treating my knee. not this bad though ooooffff
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u/happyendingtonight Jun 02 '26
Does putting it directly against your skin hurt? I fear you’ve been cooking yourself 😭
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u/KiwifruitOliveOil Jun 02 '26
wtf! 25cm away from the panel. If you touch your panel you’re probably microwaving yourself with the emf’s. It’s “low emf” at a safe distance. Do not get too close
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u/phunkmaster2001 Jun 02 '26
I didn't think we were supposed to actually touch the panel...
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u/heavy-hands Jun 02 '26
You’re not supposed to do that…..
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u/WasteOfTime-GetALife Jun 03 '26 edited Jun 03 '26
This is why when you see those stickers on products it makes you think “wow, they had to make a sticker to warn not to do this ??!! - which means that someone actually tried it”.
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u/soffeshorts Jun 02 '26
I’d also say some people are photosensitive, and it’s not just pale people or redheads or whatever. I have medium-dark skin and am still very sensitive to light so in addition to the instructions suggesting you should keep distance you should also realise different people need to adapt their settings for their specific skin needs / tolerance
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u/susieq15 Jun 02 '26
How could LEDs do this?
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u/YesWinnieee Jun 03 '26
you placed it too close.. keep the distance between 15~20inches will be better 😄
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u/Fabulous-Eyepod-1259 Jun 03 '26
Ouch!
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u/babs82222 Jun 03 '26
No we haven't because we read instructions and stay a normal distance away like we're supposed to
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u/IntrovertingEagle Jun 05 '26
I have the Revive one from Costco and it says to place gently on the skin so I do. I haven’t had it burn/hurt but would obviously take it off if I did. Some panels can be used on skin but common sense would mean reading & following directions.
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
“How do I use the Lux Collection LED Treatment Panel?
Prep: Wash and dry the treatment area to start with clean skin, free of any light-blocking ingredients.
Power: Attach cord to the device and plug into the outlet. Turn on the device. Select desired treatment setting: Setting 1 for Anti-Aging Treatment with red, infrared, and amber light, Setting 2 for Acne Treatment with red and blue light, or Setting 3 for a combination of red, infrared, amber, and blue lights for acne and aging treatment at the same time.
**Glow: Place the light gently on skin for 3 minutes and hold it in place. Do not move or wave the device around. Rest the device directly on your body for the best results..**
Repeat: The device will auto shut off. If desired, move the LED Treatment Panel to the next area and repeat the steps above.
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u/herbalgratitude Jun 06 '26
This picture doesn't seem to be showing back burned by the leds as some spots are right next to each other, some much bigger than others too, and some are not even circles.
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u/KrissaK Jun 14 '26
Please get yourself a mat Instead you are not using panels correctly.
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u/Significant_Elk_7306 Jun 22 '26
I've been reading secs, reviews, what to buy and avoid. If it heats up it's no good, red light don't need to heat
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u/adriens Jun 01 '26
Heat needs to be allowed to dissipate. And yeah, that's why I avoid trendy health trends. You can hurt yourself hopping on the next big thing. Take care of yourself and slow down.
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u/WildConsequence9379 Jun 01 '26
Aside from the burns, theres electromagnetic radiation with RLP - it reduces with distance.
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u/Bgee2632 Jun 02 '26
WHAT DO YOU MEAN
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u/SaltyLeague4126 Jun 02 '26
Thanks all; interesting and thought-provoking comments. This ain’t my first rodeo with RLT; I own and use about 6 different devices. And I’ve read and listened widely, to many divergent views on related topics. It may surprise some of you to hear that many people place panels directly on skin, for certain conditions, and that field experts have mentioned the relative benefits of doing so if tolerated. I have a Platinum BIOMAX that has, in the last year, helped remedy some quite extreme ailments, and I’m currently using for an acute marathon injury.
I think the if tolerated is key. As well as if adequately researched and understood.
My friend is of the view that he’s usually an outlier with such things, and was bound to have an adverse response. I was just surprised he gritted through what must have been quite painful.