philips bluecontrol uses LED light to treat psoriasis skin disease

philips bluecontrol uses LED light to treat psoriasis skin disease
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the philips ‘bluecontrol’ is a wearable treatment device that controls mild-to-moderate psoriasis vulgaris using a blue LED light. research has shown that irradiating the skin with this light counteracts the rapid division of cells and has anti-inflammatory effects. this is why the company has harnessed this stimulant into a wearable home therapy mechanism that also reduces redness, scaling and thickness of the illness.

it can be worn comfortably on arms and legs as well as on elbows and knees

psoriasus vulgaris is an incurable skin disease that can impact many aspects of a patient’s life, one of which is the time-consuming and inconvenient treatment. the ‘bluecontrol’ however can easily be integrated into the daily routine as it is mobile. it is battery driven and compacts 40 high power LEDs on a removable machine-washable strap. the product is to be introduced into national healthcare schemes in germany, france, the UK and the netherlands.

bluecontrol fits onto a washable strap

‘we are the first in the world to offer a wearable blue LED light treatment for patients suffering from mild – to – moderate psoriasis vulgaris.’ said matthias born, principal scientist ‘it’s a UV – free LED light without the possible side effects of medication.’

‘we found that blue light in particular stimulates processes and effects that are beneficial to the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris,’ continued matthias born. ‘the condition, characterized by painful plaques on the skin, is caused by the overly rapid division of skin cells accompanied by a sustained inflammation. blue light treatment has the effect of slowing down rapid cell division while at the same time showing anti – inflammatory actions.’

‘we asked patients to tell us what they think would be the right design for their needs, to be able to integrate blue light treatment into their daily lives.’

the automated treatment device uses 40 high power LEDs