PDT with daylight has been used successfully for years and has been shown in clinical studies to be equally effective compared to conventional red light PDT. Red light PDT causes more pain than daylight PDT many times over. However, daylight PDT is highly dependent on the time of year and day as well as weather and temperature. The dermalight daylight-PDT® eliminates these variables and ensures a reproducible, safe and effective course of treatment at all times.
The absorption spectrum of the photosensitizer is reproduced via LEDs specially developed for medical phototherapy. Using visible light in the range of 415, 500, 540, 585 and 630 nanometres, uniform activation of the photosensitizer is achieved at every tissue depth. The irradiation is thus free of the ultraviolet and infrared components of sunlight that are not needed for the treatment to succeed.
Compact data
Protection features
LED monitoring system
Overtemperature protection
Patient shut-off
Monitoring system for unit cooling
Acoustic warning in case of error
Effectiveness
Constant cooling of light sources
Reproducible and uniform activation of the photosensitizer
Spectrum specially tailored to the photosensitizer
Long LED service life
Comfort
Large swivel range of support arm
Adjustable height of irradiation head for sitting and lying treatment
No UV and infrared light and with no additional UV protection necessary
Areas of application
Scalp
flat areas of skin
Extremities