Description

Wood’s lamp is a fluorescent diagnostic lamp, the principle of operation of which is based on the emission of light in the narrow long-wavelength spectrum of the ultraviolet range and almost no visible light. It is often referred to as a black light lamp. Operating wavelength 365 nm.
Designed to diagnose skin conditions, including mycoses – fungal diseases and some types of dermatosis. The device is used in veterinary medicine and cosmetology rooms.
By the glow of the skin under the influence of radiation from this device, you can determine its condition. So, healthy normal skin gives a light blue glow, purple indicates sensitive, indigo – dry skin. The lamp highlights inflamed areas of the skin with a white glow, and fungal lesions with a greenish glow. It is also used to examine the affected areas of the eyebrows, eyelashes, scalp, vellus hair, and nails.
Before starting the diagnosis, the patient’s skin is thoroughly cleaned, the eyes are protected from direct exposure to the lamp. The examination is carried out in complete darkness from a distance of 15-20 cm, exposure time is not more than 2 minutes.
The source of ultraviolet light is most often two mercury-quartz lamps, the total power of which is 18 watts. Often, Wood’s lamp has a built-in lens (2x, 3x magnification), which allows you to examine the area under study in the utmost detail and, accordingly, more reliably and efficiently carry out fluorescent diagnostics.

Indications for use:

The illuminator can be used in individual farms and farms, veterinary institutions, beauty salons, as well as other consumers for luminescent comparative analysis of various objects.
When the precautions are taken, Wood’s lamp is safe for the patient and the diagnosing specialist. These devices, as a rule, are small-sized (approximately 160x200x50 mm), weigh from 0.5 kg, are easy to use, and can even be used at home.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 160*200*50 mm
  • Operating wavelength, nm: 365
  • Spectral range of luminescence excitation, nm: 340-380
  • UV irradiance of the controlled surface, lux: 200+-20
  • Power consumption, W, not more than: 60

Operating conditions:

  • ambient air temperature -+10…+30°C
  • relative air humidity, not more than — 80%
  • atmospheric pressure, kPa/mm Hg: 84…106/630…795
  • mains supply voltage re- (220 ± 5)
  • With a frequency of 50 Hz AC: according to GOST 1309-87
  • operating mode: intermittent: 10 minutes – work, 5 minutes – break.