Application Phototherapy

Phototherapy is the oldest form of treatment for many skin diseases and is based on the positive effect of sunlight. In particular, the radiation components in the ultraviolet (UV) range have proven to be very effective in the treatment of numerous skin diseases. Lamps that generate artificial UV light have been used in medicine since 1899 and can be used to treat skin diseases in a targeted manner. Since then, there have been many successful efforts in research and technology to further improve this form of therapy and minimize side effects. Today, therefore, light sources with specially selected spectra are available and modern therapy devices enable precise dosage of the UV light.

Special light meters are also available to control the intensity of the UV light, with which the skin is irradiated in order to avoid damage during therapy.