Phototherapy is a medical term used to describe the treatment and application of controlled exposure to light. Many diseases and conditions, to respond to phototherapy, most notably inflammatory conditions such as psoriasis and auto immune conditions such as vitiligo. Laser phototherapy is also extensively used in treating hair loss. Traditionally, phototherapy was only available at specialized hospitals and clinics.
Due to the nature of light treatment, pending applications, usually 3 or 4 times a week for several months and then less frequently as needed. high demands of treatment would lead to a large proportion of phototherapy patients fail to complete their treatment program due to time and financial constraints. This led to the increasing popularity of home phototherapy. Recent medical research has shown that home phototherapy is safe and as effective as clinical phototherapy. But, surprisingly, there was no news in the house where the therapy takes place for decades.
When attending the phototherapy clinic nurse or doctor will calculate and give each treatment given to the patient. Part of the process to establish pre-treatment length, frequency of treatment, which is the rate of each subsequent treatment is increased to secure maximum exposure for all future treatments. These calculations were made with reference to the patient's skin type, the disease being treated and the total output of phototherapy equipment used. It goes without saying that establishing a safe and effective phototherapy treatment regimen requires a certain amount of skill and experience. So how home phototherapy patients manage their own treatment?
Most manufacturers expect home phototherapy patients to establish and manage their own treatment programs. It often involves many calculations, record keeping in a diary, outdoor digital timer, some guess work and some trial and error. Unfortunately, during exposure to Ultra Violet or UV phototherapy can cause sunburn-like symptoms such as burning, itching and blisters increases the risk of skin cancer. Under exposure can mean less-than-expected results from the treatment. systems to deal with these issues to remove the guess work out of home phototherapy and automate the process of establishing effective and safe home phototherapy treatment program.
Dermaray Phototherapy systems include built-in computer system and trademark of the operating system that calculates each treatment. Unique safe guards to help prevent accidental exposure to patient and people. Dermaray systems are suitable for use with cordless battery life and can be used to fill in the world thanks to a universal adapter and battery charger. Dermaray products are suitable for a beginner or an experienced home phototherapy users.
Dermaray phototherapy product range consists of two key systems; Dermaray Dermaray-and UV-Laser. Dermaray-UV based on the proven Philips narrow band UVB-NB311 medical technology and is suitable for home or clinical treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, dermatitis and acne. Dermaray-Laser is based on strong industrial grade laser module and proved successful in treating hair loss, physiotherapy, wound healing and regeneration of the pain.
