Eczema is an irritating skin condition that causes painful, itchy patches of dry skin in varying degrees of severity and UV light for eczema is proven to provide relief. Eczema can cause emotional stress to those suffering from this skin condition who only want relief. There are different types of eczema, which include:
- contact
dermatitis
- atopic
dermatitis
- seborrheic
dermatitis
- nummular
eczema
- stasis
dermatitis
- dyshidrotic
eczema
Symptoms can be different among people suffering from
eczema, although most people experience the most common symptoms reported as
extreme itching, inflamed red skin, rough scaly patches of skin, dry, sensitive
skin, and areas of swelling. Itchiness is associated with all types of eczema
and can make symptoms worse if people scratch too much. Eczema may develop in
babies and children who may outgrow the condition, or eczema may develop in
adulthood.
Eczema currently has no known cure, although there are
effective treatments in the form of topical ointments, creams, and ultraviolet
(UV) light therapy.
How UV Light for Eczema Works
Topical treatments may work for some people, although UV
light for eczema has been proven to give relief to many patients. UV light
therapy, also called phototherapy, should be in a controlled setting under a
physician’s care with the proper type of UV lamp. The right type of lamp must
be used with the proper wavelength administered as exposure to the wrong type
of UV radiation could worsen symptoms.
Some people notice an improvement in their symptoms during
the sunny, summer months, these patients are more likely to see improvement
with UV light therapy. People living in the northern hemisphere may notice that
a UV lamp improves their symptoms during the winter months when sunlight is
scarce. Consistency is key with UV light for eczema treatment as improvement
usually takes one to two months of regular exposure.
Light is divided into colors and measured in wavelengths,
with the unit of measure in nanometers (nm). Ultraviolet light is in the
electromagnetic spectrum of radiated energy which is invisible to the human
eye. Ultraviolet light is divided into three areas: UVA, UVB, and UVCradiation. UVA and UVB radiation are often prescribed to treat eczema.
UVA light is in the wavelength between 315 to 400 nm, UVB
radiation is between 280 and 315 nm with narrow-band UVB light measuring 310
nm. UVB radiation is the most common type of light therapy for eczema and emits
wavelengths that are similar to the sun’s rays and are proven to give relief to
many patients. Some patients prescribed UVA treatments are also prescribed a
medication called psoralen which makes their skin more receptive to the UVA
treatments.
All types of UV light for eczema treatments are proven to
help patients by suppressing the overactive immune system which reduces
inflammation, itching, and pain. UV phototherapy can improve vitamin D
production and increase the skin’s own bacteria-fighting systems. Phototherapy
is proven to help about 70% of those suffering from this irritating skin
condition to find relief from symptoms, or at least calm them down and in some
cases put them in a state of remittance.
LightSources Offers Proven UV Lamps for Eczema Treatment
LightSources and European partner, LightTech, offer UV lamps
proven highly effective in many phototherapy applications. The LightSources
Group is recognized worldwide for designing, engineering, and manufacturing
high-tech, cutting-edge UVlamp technology. Our engineers possess in-depth knowledge of UV radiation
and lamp technology, offering UV lamps that outperform and outlast comparable
lamps with long-lasting effectiveness.
Our UV phototherapy lamps are used worldwide to treat a host
of medical conditions. Phototherapy lamps are proven effective in treating many
skin conditions including eczema, psoriasis, acne, vitiligo, and mood disorders
such as depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression
caused by a lack of sunlight. The LightSources Group manufactures UV
phototherapy lamps with full OEM support for all of these conditions.
LightSources is the leading global supplier of UVC
germicidal lamps used in all disinfection applications such as in air
purification systems and water disinfection processes. UVC radiation is proven
to instantly eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses within seconds of exposure
and is completely safe for humans. LightSources offers the widest selection
of UVCgermicidal lamps for any application with custom-designed solutions
and prototypes available
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