Phototherapy apparatuses and methods

A phototherapy treatment apparatus comprising:

• a bed including (i) at least one of a transparent or a translucent material, (ii) a surface having a plurality of microstructures, and (iii) a plurality of side surfaces;
• a housing holding the bed;
• a light source supported by the housing, the light source being positioned in the housing so that the light generated by the light source is directed at one of the plurality of the side surfaces and is transmitted through the transparent or translucent material of the bed and through the plurality of microstructures such that the light exits the plurality of microstructures having a more diffusive distribution;
• a control unit configured to control the light source to perform a treatment of an ailment when a patient is lying on the bed;
• and
• a plurality of sensors each in communication with the control unit to provide feedback to the control unit at least during performance of the treatment.