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- 0:00methylene blue has more use cases than you might expect.
- 0:02I've gone on this channel about a few things
- 0:04that you can do, like mood enhancement,
- 0:05helping your RBC as you rub blood cells.
- 0:07It can help with antioxidants and RS burden,
- 0:10it can increase your micro-contral efficiency,
- 0:11it can help with some cancers,
- 0:13but it can also do some more things.
- 0:15Hear me out.
- 0:17methylene blue has benefits for your skin
- 0:20when applied topically, can speak.
- 0:24However, don't go grabbing yourself like a 10th center
- 0:26like this and just smearing it over yourself
- 0:28because you will become a smurf very quickly.
- 0:32But if you suffer from acne,
- 0:34if you get a very low percentage
- 0:36methylene blue solution and apply it to that acne,
- 0:40then go out and do UVs,
- 0:42it will kill off that bacteria
- 0:44and it will help with your acne.
- 0:46It can also help your skin health
- 0:47and that kind of stuff as well.
- 0:48It is quite good.
- 0:50And I do recommend it for helping treat acne
- 0:54under short duration.
- 0:59I don't recommend doing this every day
- 1:01as preventative measure upon your skin
- 1:03because methylene blue,
- 1:05when exposed to UV light,
- 1:06can cause cellular damage,
- 1:08which is why it's good at killing bacteria.
- 1:11But if you were to do it over a long period of time,
- 1:13there is the risk that you could potentially,
- 1:15and it is potentially increase your risk
- 1:18of certain skin cancers,
- 1:19which obviously we don't wanna have.
- 1:22It's not a 100% guaranteed
- 1:24and everything in life comes with a risk.
- 1:27But I personally, when I get acne across my chest,
- 1:30and it does happen to me sometimes,
- 1:31especially down here,
- 1:32I just use a 0.01% solution
- 1:36and I apply it,
- 1:38I go out in the sun and I let it cook it,
- 1:40essential what's happening,
- 1:41I wash off and I'm done,
- 1:43acne no more.
- 1:45So I thought it'd be a little bit interesting
- 1:46for you guys to know about,
- 1:48you can choose to or you can skip ahead
- 1:50and just do what you know when you do a methylene blue.
- 1:52But hope you enjoyed the video.
Topical methylene blue for acne: hype or legitimate TRT side effect fix?
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Methylene blue functions as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT), generating reactive oxygen species under light activation that can kill Cutibacterium acnes in inflammatory acne. Controlled clinical PDT for acne uses calibrated narrow-spectrum light sources, not uncontrolled outdoor sun exposure, which introduces unpredictable phototoxicity risk. Topical methylene blue has no FDA approval for acne treatment, and DIY application with solar UV exposure carries genotoxic risk with repeated use that the creator acknowledges but substantially underweights.
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- Methylene blue functions as a photosensitizer in photodynamic therapy (PDT), generating reactive oxygen species under light activation that can kill Cutibacterium acnes in inflammatory acne. Controlled clinical PDT for acne uses calibrated narrow-spectrum light sources, not uncontrolled outdoor sun exposure, which introduces unpredictable phototoxicity risk. Topical methylene blue has no FDA approval for acne treatment, and DIY application with solar UV exposure carries genotoxic risk with repeated use that the creator acknowledges but substantially underweights.
- Methylene blue PDT for acne has real clinical support: Rydzek et al. (2020) found statistically significant reduction in inflammatory lesions compared to vehicle control in a randomized trial.
- Clinical photodynamic therapy uses calibrated red light around 630-670nm, not outdoor sunlight. Solar UV is uncontrolled and introduces unpredictable phototoxicity risk that clinical protocols are specifically designed to avoid.
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- Methylene blue PDT for acne has real clinical support: Rydzek et al. (2020) found statistically significant reduction in inflammatory lesions compared to vehicle control in a randomized trial.
- Clinical photodynamic therapy uses calibrated red light around 630-670nm, not outdoor sunlight. Solar UV is uncontrolled and introduces unpredictable phototoxicity risk that clinical protocols are specifically designed to avoid.
- Methylene blue is not FDA-approved as a topical acne treatment. Its only FDA approval is as an intravenous drug for methemoglobinemia.
- Repeated methylene blue plus UV exposure causes DNA damage in skin cells, documented in cell studies by Tardivo et al. (2005). The cancer risk the creator mentions is real, not just speculative.
- Consumer methylene blue products have no standardized quality control, meaning concentration and purity can vary significantly from what the label states.
- Anyone taking other photosensitizing medications, including some antibiotics like doxycycline commonly used for acne, would face compounded phototoxicity risk from adding topical MB and sun exposure.
- The in vitro anti-aging skin data for MB (Xiong et al., 2017, Scientific Reports) is early-stage cell research and does not translate to a clinical recommendation for general skin health improvement.
Our take · Written by FormBlends editorial team · Reviewed by FormBlends Medical Team · This is not a transcript. It is our independent review of the video above.
What did @coach.neek actually say?
The claim is that applying a very low percentage methylene blue solution to acne-affected skin and then exposing it to UV light will "kill off that bacteria" and clear acne. The creator recommends this as a short-duration treatment, not a daily preventative, and personally uses "a 0.01% solution" on chest acne before going in the sun. They also flag a real risk: repeated methylene blue plus UV exposure over time could potentially raise skin cancer risk due to cellular damage from the photodynamic reaction.
To be fair, the framing here is more cautious than most TikTok wellness content. The creator explicitly says they don't recommend daily use, acknowledges the cancer risk caveat, and stops short of calling this a proven medical treatment. That restraint is worth noting. But restraint and accuracy are different things, and several of the underlying claims need unpacking.
Does the science back this up?
Partially, yes. Methylene blue is a well-documented photosensitizer, and its use in photodynamic therapy (PDT) against acne-causing bacteria like Cutibacterium acnes has real clinical backing. The mechanism the creator describes, where MB absorbs light and generates reactive oxygen species that damage bacterial cells, is scientifically legitimate.
A randomized controlled trial by Rydzek et al. (2020, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy) found methylene blue-based PDT reduced inflammatory acne lesions compared to vehicle control. Earlier work by Horfelt et al. (2006, British Journal of Dermatology) on PDT for acne also supports photosensitizer use in this context, though most clinical PDT uses red or blue light devices, not uncontrolled outdoor sun exposure. The biological core of the claim holds up. The DIY delivery method is where things get messy.
What did they get wrong (or right)?
They got the mechanism right. Methylene blue is a legitimate photosensitizer that can generate reactive oxygen species under light exposure, which does kill bacteria. The cancer risk warning is also directionally correct: photosensitizer-plus-UV combinations can cause DNA damage in keratinocytes with repeated exposure, and that concern appears in the dermatological literature.
What they got wrong, or at least dangerously underspecified:
- "Go out and do UVs" is not a controlled light source. Clinical methylene blue PDT uses specific wavelength red light (around 630-670nm) for predictable activation. Outdoor UV is uncontrolled, varies by time of day, season, and skin tone, and includes UVA and UVB bands that interact with photosensitizers in ways that increase phototoxicity risk beyond what any DIY user can anticipate.
- The 0.01% dose recommendation is not clinically established for topical acne use. Recommending a specific concentration crosses a line that a non-licensed practitioner shouldn't cross on social media.
- The cancer risk is downplayed. Saying it "potentially" increases risk and that "everything in life comes with a risk" minimizes a real phototoxicity and genotoxicity concern documented in cell studies (Tardivo et al., 2005, Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy).
What should you actually know?
If you have acne and you're considering photodynamic therapy, there is a real evidence base for it. But clinically supervised PDT uses calibrated light sources, controlled photosensitizer concentrations, and trained oversight for a reason. Lying in the sun after smearing an unregulated solution on your chest is not that.
Methylene blue is not FDA-approved as a topical acne treatment. It is FDA-approved as an IV drug for methemoglobinemia and is used off-label in various contexts. Topical cosmetic or treatment use sits in a regulatory gray zone, and quality control on consumer methylene blue products varies widely.
The claim that topical MB helps general "skin health" beyond acne bacteria is not well-supported. Some in vitro research (Xiong et al., 2017, Scientific Reports) suggested MB might have anti-aging effects on skin cells by improving mitochondrial function, but that is a long way from a clinical recommendation. Anyone with a history of skin cancer, photosensitivity disorders, or who is taking other photosensitizing medications should avoid this entirely.
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About the Creator
CoachNeek · TikTok creator
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Frequently asked questions
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What does the video say about methylene blue pdt for acne has real clinical support: rydzek?
Methylene blue PDT for acne has real clinical support: Rydzek et al. (2020) found statistically significant reduction in inflammatory lesions compared to vehicle control in a randomized trial.
What does the video say about clinical photodynamic therapy uses calibrated red light around 630-670nm, not?
Clinical photodynamic therapy uses calibrated red light around 630-670nm, not outdoor sunlight. Solar UV is uncontrolled and introduces unpredictable phototoxicity risk that clinical protocols are specifically designed to avoid.
What does the video say about methylene blue?
Methylene blue is not FDA-approved as a topical acne treatment. Its only FDA approval is as an intravenous drug for methemoglobinemia.
What does the video say about repeated methylene blue plus uv exposure causes dna damage in?
Repeated methylene blue plus UV exposure causes DNA damage in skin cells, documented in cell studies by Tardivo et al. (2005). The cancer risk the creator mentions is real, not just speculative.
What does the video say about consumer methylene blue products have no standardized quality control, meaning?
Consumer methylene blue products have no standardized quality control, meaning concentration and purity can vary significantly from what the label states.
What does the video say about anyone taking other photosensitizing medications, including some antibiotics like doxycycline?
Anyone taking other photosensitizing medications, including some antibiotics like doxycycline commonly used for acne, would face compounded phototoxicity risk from adding topical MB and sun exposure.
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