Wood's lamp is a diagnostic device or lamp that serves to recognize fungal diseases, including pathogenic microorganisms. The device allows you to accurately determine dermatitis, it shows the affected areas of the skin that are not visible to the ordinary human eye.
Wood's lamp is widely used in various dispensaries, children's and cosmetic institutions. It is also indispensable at home, in cases where there is no medical center nearby, and a diagnosis is required. It is convenient and easy to maintain. The scope of the diagnostic device is also wide in dermatology. Wood's lamp in dermatology allows you to quickly get results and assign individual treatment options. Unlike biochemical products, the lamp is more convenient and efficient.
The device has a small weight and small configuration. The device has a built-in magnifying lens, with which you can examine the age spots and accurately identify the etiology of the problem. Also, an 18-watt mercury-quartz lamp is used as an ultraviolet source. Diagnostics by the Wood lamp is actively used to study dermatological and skin diseases.
Normally, the lamp emits a light blue glow, and with sensitive skin, violet radiation is observed. Affected areas of the skin give a multi-colored glow. Fungal lesions and skin infections appear green. With inflammatory processes, white zones can be noticed. In case of infection with pityriasis versicolor, the skin emits a dull yellow glow.
Wood's lamp is able to detect mycoses, hyperpigmentation, dermatoses, as well as diagnose the general condition of the dermis. The study itself does not take much time - a couple of minutes is enough to obtain a clinical picture and the condition of human skin. In the hands of a qualified doctor, this inexpensive and effective device turns into a real diagnostic device with a wide spectrum of action.
It is used to recognize affected areas of hair, nails, eyelashes and eyebrows. Before the diagnosis, the skin is thoroughly cleaned, and a protective mask or special glasses are put on the eyes to prevent direct exposure to the lamp. The examination takes about two minutes and is carried out in the dark at a distance of 20 cm.
Wood's lamp can differentiate microsporia, favus, candidiasis, lupus erythematosus, rubrophytia, leukoplakia and trichophytosis. The device has no side effects and is completely safe to use, subject to recommendations. The illuminator is allowed to be used in farmer, veterinary and medical institutions.
Inspection by a lamp in a dark room will help to consider the relief of various rashes - hollows and small bulges, as well as assess their prevalence. Subdued lighting enhances the contrast between hyperpigmented and hypopigmented rashes. In conclusion, I want to note that this device with an ultraviolet source helps to instantly establish the localization of various problems and melanin. Its cost is low, the device is sold in pharmacies and online stores.