UV Light Box

Posted Thu 23 Feb 2012 17.07 by cajunpop

I would like to purchase a used UV light box i.e. Handisol ll. If anyone has one or knows of anyone having one I would like to communicate with them. Thanks

1 Posted Mon 8 Oct 2012 13.45 by warren1 (edited Wed 14 Jan 2015 14.04 by pgeorge)
widespread psoriasis for 30years

I have had Psoriasis for 30 years, My trusk is covered with thin but widespread psoriasis.I am currently getting uvb tlo1 light treatment. I have has 9 sessions and am up to 1 minute. My trunk is showing signs of improvement,it is pinking off, but my legs are dry, flakey with plaque psoriasis. I was thinking of using salicylic acid to remove the scales followed by treating the harder patches with Dithranol paste to assist the benifets of the light treatment. Has anyone else tried this or do you have any other ideas how to address this. TA War

2 Posted Sun 16 Dec 2012 19.47 by itworkedforme (edited Wed 30 Mar 2016 19.55 by Lisa)
yes

try going wheat and gluten free for two weeks and see if your psoriasis clears,i did and mines gone after having psoriasis for over40 years

Posted Sat 3 Aug 2013 22.42 by charleychick (edited Wed 2 Apr 2014 20.40 by camelblue)
to the point where i want to crawl out of my own skin!!!!!

i wish the wheat n gluten free worked for me bit it didnt do anything!!! SUCKS and still suffering but feel more like a fool for believing it wud work for me should have known i wouldnt be that lucky!! this psoriasis is going no where fast, wish i was a snake id shed it all and stick my fingers up at it as i slithered away :) lol

Posted Wed 14 Aug 2013 14.21 by vstable
I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands, plus patches on calves and elbows.... it is painful all the time.

Hi there, I have got a full body UV light box - it is a Dr. Honle Dermalight 800 - in very good condition, but I am no longer using it and I am looking for a good home. They don't make the 800 anymore but these are the dimensions - complete with goggles, timers etc. It is big, and heavy and would need a careful collection from north London. Once installed though, it does glide around easily and can be stored upright. (LxWxH): 800 x 800 x 1900 mm Weight of the unit: approx. 45 kg Power supply: 230V / 50Hz / 20VA Here is a bit more blurb about it... The irradiation unit of the dermalight® 800 is continuously slewable by 180° and enables therapy in standing, lying and sitting position. But also local treatment, f. ex. in the neck area, can be carried out without problems. The continuous height adjustment grants always the correct treatment distance. Exact dosage with the timer The treatment times can be dosed exactly with the separate electronic timer, which optimizes the therapy results. The unit is switched off automatically after having reached the adjusted therapy time. In case of interruptions the remaining time is stored.Thanks to the high UV-intensity, the treatment times are reduced, which reduces the formation of erythema and the cumulative dose. Indications UV-B/311nm · Psoriasis · Vitiligo UV-A · Neurodermatitis Any offer will be considered (it cost over £ 1K a few years ago, but this will need professional packing/shipping - or at least three strong people, loads of bubble wrap and a van! The bulbs will still have years to go, but are replaceable when necessary.

Posted Sat 24 Aug 2013 11.20 by vstable
I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands, plus patches on calves and elbows.... it is painful all the time.

UV Light box to a good home!!! Someone must want it! See spec below and let me know if you're interested.

Posted Tue 24 Sep 2013 21.11 by Spencer1982
From the age of 4 (now 31) I've suffered with it over many parts of my body

Hi, I'm assuming you still have the light box. Did you find it worked well on your skin? Cheers

Posted Mon 30 Sep 2013 19.54 by vstable
I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands, plus patches on calves and elbows.... it is painful all the time.

Hi Spencer1982 - re the light box.... Yes, it did clear my skin for about a year, but I have had PUVA treatment twice before, at a hospital, about 20 sessions each, so there is a limit of how much narrowband light I can take, and my skin has now started reacting and coming up in small blisters. If you have never tried Narrowband light treatment, and your Consultant Dermatologist thinks it's a good idea - doing the treatment at home saves the schlepp to the hospital 2-3 times a week, which I just couldn't manage... but this machine is a big deal - it does take up room - the ceiling must be 9 feet high - it looks a bit like a full body upright sunlamp. I thought it was wonderful when I first got it, as it did clear the patches, and I didn't have to leave the house for 30 seconds worth of treatment (then you slowly build up). I have got all the instructions and specifications, as you have to be very very careful to build up slowly and not burn. Let me know if you want to come and see it, or I can send you some photographs.

Posted Sun 24 Nov 2013 12.12 by flakes

Hi vstable, did you find a good home to your UV light box?

Posted Tue 14 Jan 2014 18.44 by vstable
I have severe psoriasis on my feet and hands, plus patches on calves and elbows.... it is painful all the time.

Hello Flakes..... I still have the light box, looking for an good home.... you can email me at vstable@aol.com if you are seriously interested in it.

Posted Sat 24 May 2014 20.30 by siya

Hi, I would like to know the side effects/dis advantages of UVB treatment.

Posted Thu 11 Feb 2021 11.59 by Liz

Hello I am looking to buy a Phillips 9 tube UVB canopy - nothing on Ebay at the moment and wondered if anyone has one they are looking to sell ? Thanks Liz

Posted Sat 13 Feb 2021 09.24 by RUTLAND2000

I have a Philips TL01 Narrowband 9 tube canopy which is in excellent condition and fully functional. Can be used either upright or horizontal position. The canopy detaches from the frame for portability and will fit into a car with the back seats down. Full manufacturer's instructions. Cambridgeshire Let me know if you are interested.

Posted Sat 13 Feb 2021 14.52 by Liz

Yes I am - let me know if you have an email I can contact you on offline. Thanks

Posted Sat 13 Feb 2021 15.06 by RUTLAND2000

Contact me at jbatter@ymail.com

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