{
  "dataset_name": "Blue Light Therapy Reference Index",
  "dataset_version": "1.2",
  "publisher": "Holistix International",
  "project": "Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project",
  "canonical_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
  "source_register": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-source-register",
  "methodology": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-methodology",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-27",
  "disclaimer": "This dataset is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment guidance, disease-prevention guidance, dosing guidance, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.",
  "fields": [
    "record_id",
    "topic",
    "reference_type",
    "plain_language_meaning",
    "safety_note",
    "source_type",
    "evidence_level",
    "claim_type",
    "medical_disclaimer_required",
    "commercial_relevance",
    "last_reviewed",
    "related_holistix_page",
    "related_product_category",
    "notes",
    "source_name",
    "source_url",
    "citation_note"
  ],
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    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-001",
      "topic": "Blue light",
      "reference_type": "Definition",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light is a visible-light range often discussed in screen exposure, circadian rhythm, dermatology, acne-care devices, and controlled light-therapy contexts.",
      "safety_note": "The term blue light by itself should not be treated as proof of a medical or cosmetic result.",
      "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context",
      "evidence_level": "Basic terminology",
      "claim_type": "Definition",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helps explain broad blue light terminology without overclaiming.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Use as the neutral opening definition.",
      "source_name": "Blue Light in Dermatology",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/7/670",
      "citation_note": "Use for blue-light wavelength range and dermatology-context terminology. Keep as educational spectrum context, not treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-002",
      "topic": "Controlled blue light therapy",
      "reference_type": "Therapy context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Controlled blue light therapy generally refers to structured light exposure using defined wavelengths, intensity, distance, and exposure time.",
      "safety_note": "Controlled-use language should not be converted into disease-treatment or home-use protocols without appropriate evidence and professional guidance.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Measurement caution",
      "claim_type": "Usage context",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Separates controlled light-therapy contexts from vague consumer marketing.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Avoid creating dosage protocols.",
      "source_name": "Blue Light in Dermatology",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/7/670",
      "citation_note": "Use for blue-light wavelength range and dermatology-context terminology. Keep as educational spectrum context, not treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-003",
      "topic": "Blue light and skin-care devices",
      "reference_type": "Device category",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some consumer skin-care devices use blue light as part of acne-care, blemish-care, or general skin-appearance positioning.",
      "safety_note": "Cosmetic language should not become a claim to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent a disease unless supported by proper regulatory clearance and evidence.",
      "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
      "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
      "claim_type": "Device comparison",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Relevant to beauty and skin-care device comparison pages.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Keep cosmetic and medical language separate.",
      "source_name": "Effect of Blue Light on Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/20/6943",
      "citation_note": "Use as review-level context for blue light and acne-related research. Do not use as a product efficacy guarantee or treatment protocol."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-004",
      "topic": "Acne claim boundary",
      "reference_type": "Claim boundary",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light is often discussed in relation to acne-care devices, but consumer claims need careful wording.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid claiming a device treats acne or any skin disease unless claims are supported by appropriate evidence, intended-use language, and regulatory status.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Commercial separation",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Protects Holistix product and education copy from overstated skin claims.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Important compliance row.",
      "source_name": "Effect of Blue Light on Acne Vulgaris: A Systematic Review",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/20/6943",
      "citation_note": "Use as review-level context for blue light and acne-related research. Do not use as a product efficacy guarantee or treatment protocol."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-005",
      "topic": "Eye exposure",
      "reference_type": "Safety caution",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light can be bright or uncomfortable, and direct viewing of intense LEDs may create eye strain or safety concerns depending on device design.",
      "safety_note": "Do not stare into LEDs. Follow manufacturer eye-protection instructions, especially with bright facial devices or panel-style devices.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Important for face masks, panels, and handheld light devices.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Eye safety row should stay visible.",
      "source_name": "Blue Light in Dermatology",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/7/670",
      "citation_note": "Use for blue-light wavelength range and dermatology-context terminology. Keep as educational spectrum context, not treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-006",
      "topic": "Photosensitivity",
      "reference_type": "Safety context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some people may be more sensitive to light because of medications, skin conditions, eye conditions, or individual sensitivity.",
      "safety_note": "People with photosensitivity concerns or relevant medication use should consult a qualified healthcare professional before using bright light devices.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports conservative safety language for light-based products.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "No medical screening protocol.",
      "source_name": "Ocular hazards of blue-light therapy in dermatology",
      "source_url": "https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(10)02150-X/fulltext",
      "citation_note": "Use for eye-safety caution around blue-light therapy. Preserve manufacturer eye-protection guidance and avoid personalized medical advice."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-007",
      "topic": "Screen blue light",
      "reference_type": "Exposure context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Screen-related blue light is different from controlled light-therapy devices because screens vary in brightness, timing, distance, duration, and surrounding environment.",
      "safety_note": "Do not treat screen-exposure concerns as the same category as controlled therapeutic or cosmetic blue light devices.",
      "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context",
      "evidence_level": "Measurement caution",
      "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Helps separate common screen-blue-light searches from device therapy claims.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Useful SEO/AI clarity row.",
      "source_name": "Safety and Effectiveness of a New Blue Light Device for the Self-treatment of Mild-to-moderate Acne",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3366451/",
      "citation_note": "Use for controlled-device dose and exposure-parameter context. Do not convert study parameters into general consumer recommendations."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-008",
      "topic": "Circadian timing",
      "reference_type": "Usage context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light timing can matter because bright light exposure, especially at night, is often discussed in relation to alertness and circadian rhythms.",
      "safety_note": "This dataset does not provide sleep-treatment advice or medical guidance. Users with sleep disorders should consult a qualified professional.",
      "source_type": "Scientific review",
      "evidence_level": "Research context",
      "claim_type": "Usage context",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Allows careful discussion of timing without claiming sleep treatment.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Keep non-medical and general.",
      "source_name": "Safety and Effectiveness of a New Blue Light Device for the Self-treatment of Mild-to-moderate Acne",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3366451/",
      "citation_note": "Use for controlled-device dose and exposure-parameter context. Do not convert study parameters into general consumer recommendations."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-009",
      "topic": "Wavelength disclosure",
      "reference_type": "Specification field",
      "plain_language_meaning": "A useful blue light device listing should disclose wavelength range, LED type, intended use, power or irradiance information when available, safety warnings, and instructions.",
      "safety_note": "If exact wavelength or output data are unavailable, copy should say so instead of implying precision.",
      "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context",
      "evidence_level": "Device specification",
      "claim_type": "Specification field",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports cleaner product-page and comparison-page language.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Good row for product-spec audits.",
      "source_name": "Blue Light in Dermatology",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/7/670",
      "citation_note": "Use for blue-light wavelength range and dermatology-context terminology. Keep as educational spectrum context, not treatment guidance."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-010",
      "topic": "Irradiance and distance",
      "reference_type": "Measurement concept",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light exposure depends on output intensity, distance from the device, area covered, and exposure time.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid copying clinical or online exposure protocols into consumer use instructions unless they match the device and intended use.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Measurement caution",
      "claim_type": "Measurement concept",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Prevents generic protocol language from becoming unsafe advice.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "No dosage instructions.",
      "source_name": "Safety and Effectiveness of a New Blue Light Device for the Self-treatment of Mild-to-moderate Acne",
      "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3366451/",
      "citation_note": "Use for controlled-device dose and exposure-parameter context. Do not convert study parameters into general consumer recommendations."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-011",
      "topic": "Exposure time",
      "reference_type": "Usage context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Exposure time is a major variable for any light-emitting consumer device.",
      "safety_note": "This dataset does not provide dosage protocols. Users should follow device instructions and avoid overuse.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Usage context",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Keeps the dataset educational instead of becoming a protocol page.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "No treatment schedules.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-012",
      "topic": "Combined light devices",
      "reference_type": "Device comparison",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some devices combine blue light with red light, near-infrared light, infrared heat, vibration, PEMF, or other features.",
      "safety_note": "When multiple technologies are combined, claims should identify which feature is being discussed and avoid assigning every benefit to blue light.",
      "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education",
      "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification",
      "claim_type": "Device comparison",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Useful for Holistix product education where devices may combine light modes.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Good multi-modality clarity row.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-013",
      "topic": "Heat and skin irritation",
      "reference_type": "Safety context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Some light devices can create warmth or skin irritation depending on device design, duration, sensitivity, and placement.",
      "safety_note": "Stop use if discomfort, irritation, excessive heat, or unusual reaction occurs and follow manufacturer safety instructions.",
      "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context",
      "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution",
      "claim_type": "Safety caution",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports practical product safety language.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Keep as consumer caution, not medical advice.",
      "source_name": "Blue Light Therapy in Dermatological Practice: A Review",
      "source_url": "https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/1/30",
      "citation_note": "Use as broad dermatology review context for blue-light effects, safety considerations, and skin-facing use. Keep all claims conservative."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-014",
      "topic": "Home-use device claims",
      "reference_type": "Claim boundary",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Home-use blue light devices should be described carefully because consumer devices can differ from clinical, dermatology, or research systems.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid implying that a home-use device is equivalent to professional treatment equipment unless specifications, intended use, and evidence support that comparison.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Commercial separation",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Protects against borrowed authority from clinical research.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Key claim-boundary row.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-015",
      "topic": "Regulatory and intended-use language",
      "reference_type": "Regulatory context",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light devices that make medical claims should be evaluated for intended use, regulatory status, labeling, and evidence support.",
      "safety_note": "Regulatory language should not be used as a substitute for medical evidence or disease-treatment approval.",
      "source_type": "Regulatory / agency reference",
      "evidence_level": "Device specification",
      "claim_type": "Specification field",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports careful product positioning and documentation checks.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Useful for future compliance audits.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-016",
      "topic": "Commercial claim separation",
      "reference_type": "Commercial separation",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Educational copy should separate blue light terminology, cosmetic positioning, device specifications, safety warnings, and medical claims.",
      "safety_note": "Avoid disease claims, guaranteed skin outcomes, unsupported before-and-after promises, and broad claims that all blue light devices work the same way.",
      "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context",
      "evidence_level": "Commercial separation",
      "claim_type": "Claim boundary",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes",
      "commercial_relevance": "Keeps Holistix open-data assets citation-worthy and lower-risk.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Protect the asset.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    },
    {
      "record_id": "BLUE-017",
      "topic": "Maintenance and review",
      "reference_type": "Dataset maintenance",
      "plain_language_meaning": "Blue light therapy and screen-exposure language should be reviewed periodically because device designs, evidence, regulations, and market claims can change.",
      "safety_note": "Rows should be updated when stronger safety guidance, regulatory information, or better product-specification standards become available.",
      "source_type": "Open data maintenance context",
      "evidence_level": "Research context",
      "claim_type": "Dataset maintenance",
      "medical_disclaimer_required": "No",
      "commercial_relevance": "Supports future version history and dataset audits.",
      "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26",
      "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/blue-light-therapy-reference-index",
      "related_product_category": "Blue light wellness devices",
      "notes": "Use for future v1.2 or later updates.",
      "source_name": "FDA 510(k) Summary: Quasar Blue Light Therapy System",
      "source_url": "https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf9/K093963.pdf",
      "citation_note": "Use as device-regulatory context showing that blue-light devices can have specific intended uses and technical characteristics. Do not generalize to all devices."
    }
  ]
}