What is Eczema?

Eczema is a mild to chronic inflammatory skin condition characterised by itchiness, redness and the presence of small blisters that may be dry or weep if the surface is scratched.

Eczema is non-contagious, the cause may be genetic or due to internal and external influences. It can cause scaly and thickened skin, mainly in the creases of limbs such as the elbows and backs of knees.

How does Dermalux LED Phototherapy treat Eczema?

Traditionally, UV Phototherapy has been used to successfully treat a wide range of inflammatory skin disorders including Eczema. LED Phototherapy offers a clinically proven and UV free alternative to improve and often clear the inflammatory symptoms, accelerate healing, help to prevent bacterial infection, relieve itchiness and reduce or eliminate the need for topical steroids.

Red and Near Infra-Red wavelengths have a positive effect on the immune system which is often reduced in sufferers of Eczema. Exposing the affected area to these beneficial wavelengths for specified amounts of time, helps to counteract the exaggerated immune response that causes the inflammation.

Dermalux Treatment Recommendation

12 combined Red , Blue and Near Infra-Red LED treatments, up to 3 sessions per week for 3 weeks followed by once weekly (where Near Infra-red is not available use Red and Blue LED only).

Maintenance treatments are recommended once a month or as required.

NOTE: LED Phototherapy may not suitable for suffers of photosensitive eczema. A patch test can be carried out by your skin care professional in advance of treatment.