UV irradiation chamber and method for UV light to a body

Abstract

An irradiation chamber or panel for providing UV light to the skin. The irradiation chamber or panel can be used to treat both skin ailments and internal ailments. Optionally, irradiation of the skin can be coupled with irradiation of the blood. By coupling skin and blood irradiation, substantially complete irradiation of the patient can occur. The booth comprises a door, preferably with a window to monitor the patient while inside. The door or interior of the chamber has holding bars to facilitate patient support. There is a UV light source in the interior of the chamber to allow irradiation of the patient. There may be holding straps and/or holding bars to help a patient support him or herself in the chamber. The booth or panel has a control system that may be automatically set, set via computer connection, manually set. The control system preferably has an automatic shut-off.

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