Phototherapy method for treating psoriasis

Details Phototherapy method for treating psoriasis Phototherapy method for treating psoriasis

2011-04-12

2011-04-12

Farah, Ahmed M (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C607S088000, C607S091000, C607S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07921853

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for phototherapy, including skin tanning, lupus phototherapy, teeth whitening, hair growth and psoriasis phototherapies are provided. The system (1) includes a chamber adapted for at least one type of phototherapy and at least one UV LED, at least one nanostructure UV light emitting device or a combination of UV LEDs and nanostructure light emitting devices.

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