What is Psoriasis?

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that occurs equally in men and women, at any age, and tends to come and go unpredictably. It is not infectious and in most cases will not scar the skin.

The skin is a complex organ made up of several different layers. The outer layer of skin (the epidermis) contains cells which are formed at the bottom and then move up towards the surface, gradually changing as they go, finally dying before they are shed from the surface. This journey normally takes between 3 and 4 weeks. In psoriasis, the rate of turnover is dramatically increased within the affected skin, so that cells are formed and shed in as little as 3 or 4 days.  The reasons for this are still not fully understood

Psoriasis may be recognised as the development of defined red plaques varying in size and shape and covered by white or silver scales. The most commonly affected sites are the face, elbows, knees, nails chest and

How does LED Phototherapy treat Psoriasis?

Traditionally, UV Phototherapy has been used to successfully treat psoriasis and is often combined with topical or oral medication. However, expose to UV wavelengths combined with side effects of medication is

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 Psoriasis.  Exposing the affected area to these beneficial wavelengths for specified amounts of time, helps to counteract the exaggerated immune response that causes the inflammation and strengthen

Blue LED light is close to the UV spectrum and offers the anti-bacterial benefits of UV wavelengths traditionally used for psoriasis but without the harmful side effects. Blue light can be incorporated into the initial course of treatments if the superficial layers of the skin broken and therefore susceptible to infection.

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. 

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