What is Acne?
Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It often causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and usually appears on the face, forehead, chest, upper back and shoulders. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.
Effective treatments are available, but acne can be persistent. The pimples and bumps heal slowly, and when one begins to go away, others seem to crop up. Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems.
Narrowband Therapy for Acne
One way to kill bacteria and clear up pimples is with light. The bacteria in your skin are sensitive to UVB light. When you shine these lights on your skin, toxic substances form and kill the bacteria. UVB light therapy also shrinks the oil glands in your skin, so your skin makes less pore-clogging oil.
Light therapy works on mild to moderate acne. Your doctor or dermatologist may tell you to stay out of the sun and avoid tanning beds for a week or more before your treatment and you might also have to stop using some of your skin-care products for a period of time.
***Please note*** – we strongly advise that you keep your GP or Dermatologist aware of any therapy regime and always seek their advice on any treatment of your condition.
Mini-Unit
The mini-unit is designed for people who suffer from skin conditions on localised areas like patches on arms or legs. It is not suitable for people who are affected over a large body area.
Canopy (9)
Full-length canopy for full-body coverage which contains 9 UVB Philips TL01 narrowband tubes, this extra powerful unit is ideal for severe cases of psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo.