Brightwand UVB Handheld Phototherapy Light

• UVB Phototherapy

DESCRIPTION

The brightwand Compact UV Light Therapy Lamp for the treatment of Psoriasis and other skin conditions. Narrow band UVB light treatment is targeted UVB light spectrum which minimizes the development of psoriasis, lesions or re-pigmentation of one’s normal skin coloring.

Product description

Brightwand UVB Phototherapy Lamp

Narrow Band UVB phototherapy is considered a first-line treatment for many conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema. UVB lights slow abnormal growth of skin cells and can help create repigmentation.

Built in Smart Timer.
FDA Cleared and CE approval

Indications:

Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Eczema, Chronic eczema, Neurodermatitis, Atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases.

Features:

1.CE FDA approved, high quality and more effective therapeutic results.

2.Uses original Philips 9W UV-B/311nm PL-S 2P/01 narrow band lamp, stable and long usage life.

3.Built-in digital programming timer assures accurate dosage.

4.Special comb design, can be used as safe distance guide and not only suitable for body, but also scalp part treatment.

5.Wide treatment area:55cm2±10%

6.Portable, lightweight and easy to carry on travel or vacation.

7.Built-in reflector increases the efficiency of irradiation.

8.Simple time countdown function, Ideal for home therapy

How to use UV Phototherapy?

Step 1: please take a bath for 15 to 20 minutes to remove skin surface skin cells (scales) before treatment.

Step 2: patients need to determine the MED.

Note:

1.Intensity of the Brightwand is 7 mW/cm2

2.MED calculation method: irradiation time S = dose (J/cm2) * 1000/7 (mW/cm2)

Step 3: Undergo the first treatment within safe distance between machine and skin lesion is typically 3cm

Step 4: Evaluate the first treatment effect, then adjust the time, and distance for each further treatment.

Treatment:

Psoriasis:3 ~ 4 times / week, (15 ~ 20 treatments) at 40+ seconds per treatment depending on patient response/need.

Vitiligo:2 ~ 3 times / week, (30-50 treatments) at 40+ seconds per treatment depending on patient response/need.

Parapsoriasis: PUVA, UVA/UVB, NB-UVB: 4 times / week, until improvement.

Dosage and time adjustment:

MED test method:

Step one: choose your skin type

Table 1 Skin type

For example: III type skin
You can see the initial dose is 0.3 J/cm²

Table 2 Narrow band UVB Dose

The machine Intensity is 7 mW/cm²
MED calculation method for: irradiation time S = dose (J/cm2) * 1000/7 (mW/cm2)
Time=0.3J/cm²*1000/7mW/cm² =43 seconds
This mean: you need to irradiate 43 seconds at the first time, and so on.

Notice:
- Although the method that determines radiation dosage by skin type is simple, but not as accurate as MPD or MED.

- Specific drugs may increase the skin sensitivity to light, thereby to affect the determination of skin type.

- It is also important to learn about the patient’s reaction after long-term sun exposure to determine radiation dose. If two patients are the same skin type, the slow to tan one should adopt a lower dose.

FAQ

1. How to set the treatment time

According to the skin color/change, setup the time and dosage accordingly
First treatment: treat for 40 seconds
After 6 to 8 hours (post-use), if the skin color is a little red, then this is a good sign, and then keep the treatments to 40 seconds for irradiation.
After 6 to 8 hours, if there is not any color change on the skin, then add 10 seconds to the treatment time (so 50 seconds).
Keep increasing by 10 seconds until you experience a nice light red color change after 6-8 hours (post use)
After 6 to 8 hours, if the skin color is very red, reduce 10 seconds.

2. Treatment Time frequency

3 to 5 times every week, Irradiation every two days, for 2 to 3 months. Then pause treatments for 2 weeks. Continued use can be resumed as a repeat to this first frequency
3. Does normal, non-affected, skin needs to be covered?
You can cover the normal skin by using clothing when irradiation. If the normal skin, is not covered, it is also safe and no damage will occur. Only the normal skin maybe has a little red or black, but it will recover well after a certain time.