Device for photo-therapy of grover's disease and use thereof
AssigneeTcellerate LLC
InventorWilliam WOODBURN
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Abstract
The present invention provides a photo-therapy device and its use for treatment of skin conditions such as rashes or similar dermatological conditions that are exhibited by Grover's disease or other diseases which are associated or co-existent with Grover's disease. The treatment includes exposure of the subject's affected skin and preferably the entire body with blue LED light to improve skin status by stimulating body's immune system to reduce itching, blotchiness and skin discomfort.
Claims21
A photo-therapy device for applying blue LED light upon a subject in need of absorbing radiation of such light, comprising a plurality of lamps each having a wattage of at least 5 W and that generate blue LED light having a wavelength in the range of between 410 and 490 nm, the lamps being configured and arranged on one or more supporting surfaces to provide a uniform application of the radiation to a patient's body such that for a total exposure time of at least 10 minutes, the patient will absorb at least 500 watts-minute of blue light radiation.
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