Basic rules for the correct application of phototherapy with the Biostimul biolamp

Phototherapy should be applied on clean, uncovered skin. Soap or other cleanser is sufficient to wash the skin, make-up should be removed from the face. Failure to do so could result in increased reflection of light from the skin and thus reduce the effectiveness of the therapy.

1. The light cone should always fall directly as perpendicular as possible to the dry and clean skin of the area being treated. It is advisable to observe the recommended application distance of 1.5 - 2.0 cm if maximum depth of penetration is to be maintained. If we place the application surface of the biolamp directly on the skin, the penetration of light is reduced, which is due to the natural moistening of the skin (hydration), which creates a water film under the surface, which then prevents the ideal penetration of light. The second reason for keeping the distance is also hygiene rules (avoiding contamination of the application area and thus possible spreading of the problem to other parts of the body or to other users).
2. In the case of application to an area of skin covered by hair, it is important to allow as much direct light exposure as possible, as hair reflects light rays very well (it is advisable to comb the hair gradually).
3. The total doses of polarized light depend on the type of tissue, the problems indicated, the individual response to phototherapy and other factors. Generally, in the context of chronic or degenerative diseases (such as arthritis), it is recommended to choose lower doses (i.e. 2-3 applications per day with a maximum duration of 15 minutes). In acute cases (fresh wounds, etc.), a higher number of applications with a longer application time (4-5 applications of 20-30 minutes) is preferred. From experience, the principle is that in younger patients the spontaneous response of the organism to phototherapy is higher and therefore a shorter application time (by 1/3 to 1/2) can be chosen, in older patients the length of the application should be proportionally increased.
4. Phototherapy is a method that cannot be overdosed, but as long as the recommended number and length of applications for each indication are observed, it is sufficient to achieve the optimal effect. Of course, the individual needs of each user must also be taken into account, but consider that the use of 10 treatment units every three hours per day, in the case of chronic problems (such as arthrosis, etc.), will not make any more significant differences or produce a faster effect than if you use only three applications per day with a 6 hour break.

Contraindication-unsuitability of application

Every treatment method, has its certain limitations, which must always be respected. Collectively, they are always listed in the instructions under the name - contraindications.

Phototherapy belongs to the therapeutic methods that have a very small range of these restrictions and they are also among the so-called relative - that is, those that do not prohibit the use, but only define the areas where it is not appropriate to carry out the application. Therefore, respect these recommendations in the case of these limitations.

1. Oncology - in the case of cancer, it is not appropriate to apply phototherapy to the area where the problem is localised. It is advisable to use phototherapy to treat any post-operative scars from malignant tumours up to 6 months after completion of chemotherapy. Otherwise, patients with these medical problems are not limited in their use.
2. Epilepsy - patients with this condition should not have applications in the neck and head area and should preferably use pulsed mode as little as possible. Otherwise, they can use phototherapy without problems.
3. Direct illumination of the retina - in the case of the Biostimul biolamp, it is not necessary to use protective equipment (glasses or other special eye covers); closed eyes are sufficient to prevent light from reaching the retina directly. In any case, there can be no damage to the vision, but direct application is not at all pleasant for the user.
4. Hyperfunction (increased function) of the thyroid gland - this is a specific case of the disease and patients should not use phototherapy in the neck area. Related to this is the prohibition of treating the scar after thyroid surgery earlier than 6 months after the procedure. Otherwise, again in these patients, applications to other areas are absolutely problem-free.
5. Direct application to an acute source of infection or to a sheathed pus deposit (abscess) unless it has been sterilized (opened and cleaned) beforehand and unless antibiotics are deployed, as this could lead to its activation and thus to possible health complications (such as in better cases a general prolongation of the treatment.
6. Febrile conditions - in case of fever (body temperature above 37.5 °C) it is advisable to wait until the temperature has decreased. Mainly because the body's response to phototherapy could be reduced.

On the other hand, there is no need to worry:

1. When using phototherapy in the genital area. No negative effect of non-invasive phototherapy on these organs has ever been observed.
2. In persons with a pacemaker. According to the latest available information, there is in any case no need to worry about negative reactions. Previous references in the literature pointed to possible dangers, but these were erroneous data, which are still being spread by a part of the professional public out of inertia.
3. Patients with body implants, whether metallic (e.g. total knee replacements) or of another nature (e.g. plastics, silicone replacements, etc.).
4. In children in the area of growth cartilage. Another of the rumours that have been refuted by studies by English doctors who have pointed out that the fear of damage to children's cartilage is unfounded.