Wood's lamp is a 365nm source of long wave ultraviolet light and can be used to detect the fluorescence in skin and hair, which is a feature of some dermatophytes.
The High-end LED light source 365nm ultraviolet light is highly bright and can be used even during the daytime.
PRECISE
The product range is extensive, suitable for testing various skin conditions and protecting skin health.
EASY TO USE
No warm-up required, ready for immediate use. Handheld operation allows for flexible observation of different areas.
ERGONOMIC
Compact, easy to hold, and convenient to carry, allowing for monitoring of pigmentation and skin lesion recovery at any time.
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Case Of Wood's Lamp Detection
Under natural light, vitiligo can be clearly seen on children's hands through Wood's lamp testing.
After diagnosis, adult hands can clearly show the scope and progression of vitiligo through Wood's lamp testing.
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The Development History of Wood's Lamp
1903
American physicist Robert Williams Wood invented a filter made of barium silicate glass containing nickel oxide (Wood filter) while researching optical filtering technology. Wood initially used it for optical experiments and fluorescence phenomenon research.
1925
French doctor Margaret Pieri reported for the first time the use of Wood's lamp to diagnose tinea capitis (caused by Microsporobacterium oduum, with infected hair showing bright green fluorescence under the lamp). This discovery opened up the application of Wood's lamp in dermatology.
Mid to late 20th century
The application of Wood's lamp has been extensively expanded in various fields, including dermatology, forensic medicine, industrial fields, and the pet industry.
The present
Technological improvement and standardization, LED ultraviolet light source, have the advantages of being safer, portable, longer in life, and more precise in wavelength. The wavelength of modern Wood lamps is fixed at around 365nm to reduce UV radiation damage.
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Just got this Wood's lamp and I'm honestly impressed! Super easy to use - just dim the lights and point it. It picked up on my dog's early skin spots I totally missed. Super handy for at-home checks. Totally recommend it to any pet parent!
هذا المصباح الخشبي (Wood's Lamp) أداة رائعة في عيادة الأمراض الجلدية. بفضل ضوءه فوق البنفسجي، يكشف بوضوح مناطق الإفراز الزائد للدهون والرؤوس السوداء وحتى البكتيريا على الوجه، مما يوفر تشخيصاً دقيقاً لطبيعة حب الشباب وشدته. ساعد الطبيب في تحديد خطة علاج مخصصة وفعالة لي. جهاز احترافي، بسيط الاستخدام ويوفر رؤية قيمة لحالة البشرة. أنصح به بشدة.
Esta lámpara de Wood es excelente para el seguimiento del vitíligo. Su luz ultravioleta revela con precisión las zonas de piel despigmentada, incluso las más tempranas o difusas, que a simple vista no se aprecian. Esto me permite mapear las manchas, controlar su evolución y compartir información clara con mi dermatólogo. Es un dispositivo simple, muy útil y que aporta mucha claridad y control en el manejo de mi condición. Totalmente recomendada.
Wood's lamp is a simple, fast, and non-invasive auxiliary medical diagnostic tool that emits ultraviolet light of a specific wavelength, primarily long-wave ultraviolet light around 365 nanometers. It helps doctors identify skin lesions, sources of infection, or metabolic abnormalities that are difficult to observe directly with the naked eye. It is commonly used in both humans and animals for detecting skin diseases and fungal infections.
Is a woods lamp just a black light?
A Wood's lamp emits black light, which is ultraviolet and can't be seen by the naked human eye. It also emits a tiny bit of light on the violet spectrum, which can be seen by the naked human eye. When the UV light shines on skin or another surface, some cells appear differently.
What fluoresces under a woods lamp?
Under Wood's lamp illumination, certain skin diseases or substances emit visible light of different colors due to the presence or metabolic production of specific fluorescent substances, which aids in diagnosis. Typically: 1. Fungal infections, such as tinea capitis, will show a bright green fluorescence. 2. Pigmentary disorders, such as vitiligo, will show a clearly defined bright blue-white fluorescence. 3. Acne will show an orange-red fluorescence. Many other skin conditions can also be detected; please consult our online customer service for more information.
Can a Woods lamp detect melanoma?
A Wood's lamp itself cannot directly "detect" or "diagnose" melanoma, but it is a very valuable auxiliary examination tool for dermatologists when diagnosing pigmented skin lesions (including melanoma). Melanin absorbs light under a Wood's lamp, appearing as darker areas. This makes the boundaries, size, and shape of melanoma or other pigmented lesions clearer and more distinct under a Wood's lamp than under ordinary light. For some early or atypical melanomas (such as amelanotic melanoma or lesions in mucosal areas), they may be difficult to identify with the naked eye. A Wood's lamp can sometimes reveal subtle areas of pigmentation that are invisible to the naked eye, thus prompting the doctor to conduct further examinations.
How should I prepare for a Woods lamp exam?
The patient needs to ensure that: 1. The skin has been washed with clean water and mild soap and dried. 2. No topical medications or cosmetics have been used in the examination area within the past 24-48 hours. The operator needs to ensure that: 1. The procedure is performed in a completely dark room. 2. Both the doctor and the patient have completed 1-2 minutes of dark adaptation. 3. The Wood's lamp has been preheated and the lamp head is clean. 4. The examination distance is maintained at 10-15 centimeters.
What glows green under a woods lamp?
Certain fungal infections like tinea capitis (scalp ringworm) may fluoresce a bright green color under the Wood's lamp, helping confirm the diagnosis.
What is a positive result from the Woods lamp?
A positive result is when there is a pigmentary disorder that is obvious, or the fluorescence is noted. The Wood's lamp is often used to make a diagnosis of the following skin disorders: Disorders of pigmentation like melasma, vitiligo. The advantage of Wood's lamp lies in its non-invasive, fast, economical, and ability to "see" lesions that are not visible to the naked eye. It is like a "fluorescent magnifying glass" of the skin, which is a powerful assistant for doctors and veterinarians to conduct preliminary differential diagnosis, define treatment scope, and evaluate efficacy in clinical work. As long as users are aware of its scope and limitations, it can exert extremely high value.
What is the wavelength of the wood's lamp?
A Wood's lamp has broadband light sources that emit light at wavelengths between 320 and 400 nm, with a peak at 365 nm. Under a Wood's lamp, objects typically look blue, not because of ultraviolet light but because of visible rays composed of purple to blue light.
What is a wood's lamp test for cats?
When checking animals for dermatophytosis (ringworm) we often will examine them under a special type of ultraviolet light called a Wood's lamp. 50% of strains of Microsporum canis, the most common cause of ringworm in cats, will show the infected hairs fluoresce apple green under this lamp.
Can a Wood lamp detect vitiligo?
Yes, Wood's lamp is one of the core tools for diagnosing and monitoring vitiligo. Under normal light, early or extremely pale depigmentation in vitiligo is difficult to detect with the naked eye. Wood's lamp (365nm ultraviolet) can make the depigmented area appear clear blue white or porcelain white fluorescence, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding normal skin, thus discovering "invisible white spots".
What skin conditions can a wood's lamp detect?
The Wood's lamp is often used to make a diagnosis of the following skin disorders: Disorders of pigmentation like melasma, vitiligo. Pityriasis Versicolor presents as a rash on the chest or back - the rash will emit an orange glow.
