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Questions on Analysis Lamps
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What is a woods lamp?
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A woods lamp is an analytical tool which uses UV (ultraviolet) light to examine a person's skin. The therapist looks for fluorescence and depending on the colour can identify specific conditions of the skin.
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How do you use this unit?
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Your client should be in a darkened room and should always look away from the lamp. Hold the lamp about 10cm from the area being inspected.
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Under inspection through the woods lamp skin conditions show up as different colours.
In general, what do these colours mean?
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Blue/White = Normal healthy skin
Brown = Sun damage, pigmentation and dark spots
Pink/Orange = Oily skin
Red = Inflamed skin or areas of malnutrition
Violet = Dehydrated skin
White Spots = dead cells
Yellow = Acne
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What is the meaning of DIOPTRE?
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This refers to the magnification supported by the lens.
For example a rating of 3 = magnify by 1.75 times, 5 = magnify by 2.25 times and 8 = magnify by 3.0 times. Magnification to a higher level is not uasable for lenses of this size.
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Cleaning instructions
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The cleaning of the lens should be done using a non abrasive cloth, with a mild soap and water solution.
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