A bandage, band-aid, patch, or similar covering with a plurality of LEDs or pico-LEDs arranged on the interior of the device in proximity to the skin of the user when applied. The device may be of any size or shape, including an oval, rectangle, square, or typical “band-aid.” Power is supplied by one or more batteries or other power source, which may include solar power or a power source powered by contact with the skin of the user. The battery may be a flexible thin film battery. Hydrogel may be used for cooling and moisturizing, which promotes cellular and vascular recovery, and also may serve as an adhesive.
