Phototherapy UV-B Lamp (Handheld) Dermfix 1000MX (to help with psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo etc)

Description

I bought this based on some positive comments on "The Vitiligo Society (UK Support Group)" on Facebook, including phototherapy research trials by Nottingham University. But finally the dermatologist told me not to bother with phototherapy, as I didn't have vitiligo, but another condition for which creams were the right treatment.

It's located in Camberwell Grove, welcome to try it in person!

Specifications as per Dermfix website:

"The Dermfix 1000MX UVB handheld lamp is a unique UVB home phototherapy device providing treatment of Psoriasis, Vitiligo, and Atopic Eczema anywhere on the body.  The unit is fitted with a specially developed narrowband UVB 311nm tube as standard. This model has a choice of lenses - and so can be used with or without a comb attachment.

The use of narrow-band UV-B light at around the 311nm wavelength has been well proven in many clinical trials for the treatment of many common skin conditions.

The Dermfix 1000MX features as standard:

* Fitted with Dermfix 9 Watt UVB 311nm tube.
* European Approved Class IIa Medical Device.
* 1 x Digital LCD timer.
* 1 x Dermfix UV Protection Glasses.
* Lightweight handheld unit.
* Comb section is removable for use anywhere on the body.
* 2 Year Warranty as standard. (does not include replaceable bulb).

Useful research has been published in the British Medical Journal titled:
Home versus outpatient ultraviolet B phototherapy for mild to severe psoriasis

Objective: To determine whether ultraviolet B phototherapy at home is equally safe and equally effective as ultraviolet B phototherapy in an outpatient setting for patients with psoriasis.
Conclusion: "Ultraviolet B phototherapy administered at home is equally safe and equally effective, both clinically and for quality of life, as ultraviolet B phototherapy administered in an outpatient setting. Furthermore, ultraviolet B phototherapy at home resulted in a lower burden of treatment and led to greater patients’ satisfaction."

Read the full report here:
British Medical Journal UVB
Research from the Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, Tuebingen, Germany shows:
"the present study does not provide evidence for an increased skin cancer risk for patients treated with either broadband or narrowband UVB phototherapy"
Click to see the published paper here

Research from Norway concluded:
"Treatment with a UV-B-comb offers a good alternative to topical corticosteroids for patients with scalp psoriasis."
Click to see the published paper here"

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