Dermalight 80 Review

Model: Dermalight 80

Lamp: Philips UV-B-311 nm (PL-S 9W/01)

Type: Handheld

Warranty: 2 Years, and 30 day warranty on bulbs

Weight: 300 g (without power cable)

Description from Manufacturer’s Site: “Dermalight80 is a light weight, ergonomic, hand held UV phototherapy lamp. Perfect for treatment of Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Dermatitis, Acne or Alopecia hair loss.”

Price Range: 625 – 750 USD

Review:

Dermalight 80 is a proven device and has been used in many clinics for treatment of skin diseases. It is a handheld phototherapy device which makes it compact and versatile. The bulb used in this UV lamp is approved by the FDA for the treatment of Vitiligo and Psoriasis. To give improved protection in transit these units are supplied in shaped polystyrene cases. This device comes with a comb attachment for treatment of scalp, protective UV goggles, a LCD Timer and English manuals. The light guiding and rounded comb attachment defines the distance between device and scalp for precise treatment of the scalp.

It is used for the effective treatment of Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Eczema and similar conditions. To treat areas of the body other than scalp which are not easily accessible the comb can be detached. In this way it used for the treatment of Vitiligo on body parts other than scalp.

It is the best option for people who are fed up of hospital phototherapy and need phototherapy at home. It can be used to treat photo-responsive skin disorders such as psoriasis, Vitiligo, atopic dermatitis and other skin diseases. Anything else instead of this device would be a compromise as it is the most economical device and has got variety of features. It is a light weight and easy to clean device. This makes it perfect for use in-home therapy.