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Our lamps offer a safer and more convenient alternative to biological medications and phototherapy clinic visits.

Autoimmune skin diseases are a group of conditions where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, causing inflammation, discoloration, and other skin-related symptoms. These diseases can significantly impact the quality of life, as they often involve visible skin changes and discomfort. Two of the most common autoimmune skin conditions are psoriasis and vitiligo.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing them to build up rapidly on the skin's surface. This leads to scaling, redness, and inflammation. Psoriasis can occur on any part of the body but is commonly found on the scalp, elbows, knees, and lower back.

Types of Psoriasis:

1. Plaque psoriasis (most common)
2. Guttate psoriasis
3. Inverse psoriasis
4. Pustular psoriasis
5. Erythrodermic psoriasis (rare but severe)

Causes and Triggers:

• Genetic predisposition
• Environmental factors
• Stress
• Infections
• Certain medications

Vitiligo

Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition characterized by the loss of pigment-producing cells (melanocytes) in the skin, leading to white patches. While not harmful to physical health, vitiligo can have a profound psychological impact due to its visibility.

Causes and Triggers:

• Genetic factors
• Autoimmune disorders
• Sunburn or skin injury
• Stress

Main Treatments for Psoriasis and Vitiligo

The two primary treatment options are immune suppressors and phototherapy. These approaches aim to manage symptoms, reduce inflammation, and, in some cases, restore skin appearance.

Immune Suppressors

Immune suppressors work by dampening the overactive immune response that drives autoimmune skin diseases.

Common Types:

• Corticosteroids: Applied topically to reduce inflammation.
• Calcineurin inhibitors (e.g., tacrolimus): Often used for sensitive areas.
• Systemic medications (e.g., methotrexate, cyclosporine): Used for severe cases.
• Biologics: Target specific immune system pathways, such as TNF-alpha inhibitors or IL-17 inhibitors.

Advantages:

• Highly effective in reducing inflammation and controlling flare-ups.
• Biologics offer targeted treatment with fewer systemic side effects.

Disadvantages:

• Risk of infections due to suppressed immune function.
• Long-term use can lead to organ damage (e.g., liver or kidney).
• High cost, especially for biologics.

Cost:

• Topical treatments: $10-$100 per month.
• Systemic medications: $100-$1,000 per month.
• Biologics: $10,000-$30,000 per year (without insurance).

Effectiveness:

• Varies by individual and severity of the condition.
• Biologics often show significant improvement within weeks.

Risks:

• Infections
• Cancer (rare)
• Allergic reactions

Phototherapy

Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet (UV) light to slow down the growth of affected skin cells in psoriasis or stimulate pigment production in vitiligo.

Types:

• Narrowband UVB therapy: The most common and effective.
• PUVA (psoralen + UVA): Involves taking a light-sensitizing drug before UVA exposure.
• Excimer laser: Targets specific small areas.

Advantages:

• Non-invasive.
• Effective for many patients, especially with consistent use.
• Minimal systemic side effects.

Disadvantages:

• Requires regular sessions (2-3 times per week).
• Not suitable for all skin types.
• Risk of skin damage with prolonged use.

Cost:

• Clinic sessions: $50-$100 per visit.
• Home phototherapy units: $500-$2,000 (one-time cost).

Effectiveness:

• Improvement seen in 70-90% of patients with consistent treatment.
• Vitiligo may require months to years for noticeable results.

Risks:

• Skin redness and irritation.
• Long-term use may increase skin cancer risk.

Comparison of Treatments

Choosing the Right Treatment

The choice between immune suppressors and phototherapy depends on:

• Severity of the condition
• Patient’s lifestyle and preferences
• Cost and insurance coverage
• Risk tolerance

In some cases, a combination of treatments may be the most effective approach. Consulting with a dermatologist is essential to tailor the treatment plan to the individual’s needs and health status.

 WHY OUR LAMPS

The disadvantages of phototherapy are directly proportional to the UV dose that the skin receives. The higher the dose, the greater the potential for problems it can cause.

This dose is determined by multiplying the intensity of light by the duration of skin exposure to UV light. Typically, light intensity is measured in milliwatts per square centimeter (mW/cm²), while exposure time is measured in seconds. For example, if the light has an intensity of 1 milliwatt per square centimeter and the treatment lasts for 10 seconds, the energy or dose delivered to the skin is calculated as 1 × 10 = 10 millijoules (mJ).

The dose depends primarily on the wavelength of the light. UVA light, which has a wavelength range of 320-400 nanometers, requires a high dose for effective treatment. For instance, at a wavelength of 350 nanometers, the required dose can be as high as 30,000 millijoules. Lamps emitting light at a wavelength of 312 nanometers (narrowband UVB) require a lower dose, around 2,000 millijoules, to achieve therapeutic effects.

Beside the therapeutic dose (THED) there is the dose that makes the skin pink, called minimal erythermal dose , or MED.

The therapeupic dose (THED) of PUVA, Narrowband UVB 312 nanometer and Excimer 308 nanometer, is 5 times higher than the minimal erythermal dose (MED).

If the skin will receive in the first treatment the therapeupic dose (THED) it will burn, like staying in the sun too long.

The only way to acheive the medical results using phototherapy, is to increase the exposure dose gradually.

During the increasing treatments the skin tans and becomes more immune so the UV light, and can receive ethe high dose, that normally would burn it, without burning.

This graduall incrase normally takes 2 months.

To avoid burn the treatments are done in a clinic with nurses or doctors that increase the exposure time.

They also need to see when the person received previose treatments, and to know his personal sensitivity to the UV light.

If for example the person did not attend the clinic for 3 weeks, he will need to start from the starting low dose.

This makes the treatments time consuming, expensive, and the person needs to come to the clinic constantly all his life.

Even when the skin is healed, the person needs to come to the clinic once a week, so that his skin will maintain his high theraptic dose, and the dose will not go down again.

Narrowband UVB 312-nanometer lamps are commonly used in phototherapy clinics and by individuals for home treatments. These lamps typically use fluorescent tubes to emit UVB radiation. However, with advancements in LED semiconductor technology, new lamps can now achieve effective treatment with wavelengths that were previously unattainable with fluorescent technology.

Thanks to new LED semiconductor technology, we developed innovative lamps with a specific wavelength. At this wavelength, the therapeutic dose (THED) is only 20 millijoules, which is lower than the minimal erythema dose (MED). This means there is no need to gradually increase the dose; you can start with the therapeutic dose (THED) from the first treatment.

With these lamps, you can treat yourself without the need to visit a clinic and without worrying about burning your skin. This significantly lower dose also reduces the risk of side effects commonly associated with UVA or high-dose narrowband UVB exposure. As a result, these advanced lamps provide a safer and more convenient alternative, delivering effective therapeutic benefits while minimizing potential negative effects.

We offer a free two-month trial.

Our lamps are affordable, compact, and portable, suitable for use anywhere—even in a car or with a USB battery bank.

They are durable and designed to withstand drops without breaking.

Unlike steroids and biological medications, our lamps do not suppress the immune system.

Our LED lamps have a lifespan of 30,000 hours, compared to 1,000 hours for traditional lamps.