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Light Therapy and It's Applications

Safe, drug-free and non-intrusive Q.Light® natural therapies for everyone

Q.Light® Therapy is not 'alternative' medicine
Phototherapy by visible light frequencies is just a small but important part of the range of diagnostic and therapeutic treatments derived from the electro-magnetic spectrum, ranging from radio and infra red lasers at one end to X-rays and radiology at the other. It has been practised for centuries and as long ago as 1903 the Nobel Prize for medicine was awarded for the investigation and clinical application of light therapy.
With the exception of Photodynamic Therapy for skin cancer, Q.Lights® work simply by stimulating the body's own repair and regenerative mechanisms, so they can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapies. Q.Lights® do not emit ultra-violet light.

Advantages of Q.Light® Therapy over low-power laser therapy

• Q.Lights® are non-laser devices, so there is no annual statutory license fee to pay.

• Large treatment areas, up to 40cm diameter

• No protective goggles required; therapy may be conducted in rooms open to free movement of staff or visitors.

• Pain-free, patient friendly treatments which can safely be backed up in between consultations by simpler home therapy devices.

Application and Use Index:

Burn Specialists	Wound care	Cosmetic Surgery

Dermatologists	Pain	Skin Cancer

Seasonal Affective Disorder [SAD]	Acne	Psoriasis - Dermatitis

Q.Light® Therapy for BURNS SPECIALISTS
Q.Light® wound care therapy in many cases reduces the need for surgery in treatment of deep dermal burns, if applied immediately after submission. Within this group of patients, the use of polarised light accelerates wound healing and allows very early pressure therapy, thus reducing hypertrophic scarring and contractures.

By stimulating natural healing and immune response, a patient's stay in hospital can be minimised and with better aesthetic and functional results, especially for burns of the hands. Polarised light therapy has become the first therapy choice for deep dermal burns in many hospitals and burn centres.

Q.Light® PRO in conjunction with the filter module 'Wound Care excluding infra-red' delivers visible light only in the 385-785nm range.

Q.Light® Therapy for WOUND CARE
In acute wounds Q.Light® Therapy has a systemic effect, promoting wound healing by arresting inflammations, alleviating pain, activating the immune response, improving perfusion and revascularisation, increasing lymphatic drainage and generally improving the metabolism.
Chronic wounds such as stasis ulcers/leg ulcers, and decubitus/pressure sores also respond well and Q.Light® is effective in treating diabetic gangrene.

Q.Light® PRO in conjunction with the filter module 'Wound Care including infra-red' delivers visible and near infra-red light in the 385-1,700nm range. Alternatively where the heating effect of infra-red is not desired, such as in burns or infected wounds, the filter module 'Wound Care excluding infra-red' delivers visible light only in the 385-785nm range.

Q.Light® Therapy for COSMETIC SURGEONS
Q.Light® Therapy can promote healing and help to avoid infection or post-procedural complications following surgery, face peels and laser treatments such as tattoo removal. General benefits as for WOUND CARE above.

Q.Light® Therapy for DERMATOLOGISTS
Q.Light® Therapy treats psoriasis, neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis and dry skin conditions. It does not claim to offer a total cure but can be used alone or to support various forms of skin treatments. Special dermatological creams can be applied before or after the light treatment. Take-up of moisturisers by the skin is increased following Q.Light® Therapy and there have been no reported side effects or contra-indications.

Unlike many phototherapy treatments for dermatitis, Q.Light® PRO does not emit ultra-violet light.

In conjunction with the filter module 'Psoriasis Care' it delivers visible light only in the 385-780nm range. In conjunction with the filter module 'Acne Care' it delivers visible blue light only in the 385-500nm range and treats up to 35cm diameter.

Since these are long term conditions, liable to sudden and unpredictable outbreaks, patients may also wish to purchase a Q.Light® Psoriasis Care, Q.Light® Acne Care or Q.Light® Home Care unit to use at home.

Q.Light® Therapy for PAIN
Pain is a highly subjective experience. It can stem from many complex and interlinked causes, both physical and psychological and different patients will respond in different ways. It is important to stress that Q.Light® Therapy cannot offer an all-purpose remedy, but it can assist in muscular strains such as sports injuries and rheumatic and arthritic conditions, reducing inflammation and associated pain. Some people also find it helpful in reducing pain from cosmetic and related procedures such as epilation.

Q.Light® PRO in conjunction with the filter module 'Pain Care' delivers visible red and near infra-red light in the 580-1,700nm range.

Q.Light® Therapy for SKIN CANCER SPECIALISTS
Q.Light® PRO with the PDT Therapy filter module inserted delivers red and near infra-red incoherent light in the range 620-780nm. With an intensity of 70mW/cm2 (4.2J/cm2) at max treatment distance 15cm, this is similar in nature and intensity to the light delivered by specialised PDT Light sources. The PDT Diagnosis filter module delivers blue light in the range 385-480nm.

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) requires the use of special photosensitising creams, such as Metvix®, and neither b&p AG, Switzerland, the manufacturers of Q.Light®, nor Timelines UK Ltd. supply these creams nor do we train or advise in their use. Q.Light® PDT filter modules should therefore only be sold to specialists who are already familiar with this field of therapy.

Q.Light® PRO is manufactured in volume to serve a broad platform of different applications, simply by inserting different filter modules, so the cost for PDT is highly competitive. We understand that rival equipment currently used in PDT was reduced quite recently from €20,000 to €12,000. Medilux Healthcare Ltd. direct sale price for Q.Light® PRO on the PRO-Plus stand with both PDT filter modules is a little over £4,000.

Q.Light® Therapy for SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
The benefits of phototherapy for S.A.D. are widely known and acknowledged. Q.Light® PRO in conjunction with the filter module 'S.A.D. Care' delivers visible light in the 420-780nm range, with intensity 10,000Lux at 40cm treatment distance. The light is more stable and more evenly spread across the stated frequency range than with many fluorescent tube based products.

A guide to Safe, drug-free and non-intrusive Q.Light® Natural Therapy from Switzerland

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Q.Light® Therapy for ACNE
Scientific studies and empirical reports show individual cases of acne can be significantly reduced or even completely healed by regular exposure to Q.Light®. As individual treatment sessions are very short Q.Light® therapy can easily be integrated into traditional - local or systemic - regimens of acne therapy.

The average dose is 9.6 J/cm2, applied once per day. For optimal results it is recommended to clean the area to be treated with a mild cleanser, then direct the Q.Light® beam at a right angle to the treatment area. Treatment times per session are:

Models Time Treatment distance
Q.Light® PRO with Acne Care Filter Module 15 min 40cm
10 min 30cm
7 min 20cm
Q.Light® Skin Care with Acne Care Filter Module 20 min 40cm
or Q.Light® Acne Care 15 min 30cm
or Q.Light® Home Care 10 min 20cm

Download to read and print a FULL detailed brochure and application/treatment FAQ for Common Acne - Acne Vulgaris - - Congulabatae - Papular Pustlosis

Q.Light® Therapy for PAIN
Q.Light® can be an ideal complementary treatment to a variety of pain management programmes and its beneficial influence can affect the patient's general condition as well as pain symptoms. The average dose applied to the region of pain is around 12J/cm2 to 24J/cm2.

For optimal results Q.Light® therapy should be applied daily, twice per day, but in acute stages sometimes three to four times per day. The light beam is directed at a right angle to the area to be treated and in cases of joint treatment it is possible to extend the therapy without danger. No side effects or contra-indications have been reported.

Models Time Treatment distance
Q.Light PRO® with Pain Care Filter Module 10 - 20 min 40cm
7 - 15 min 30cm
5 - 10 min 20cm
Q.Light® Skin Care with Pain Care Filter Module 15 - 25 min 40cm
or Q.Light® Pain Care 10 - 20 min 30cm
or Q.Light® Home Care 7 - 15 min 20cm

Download to read and print a FULL detailed brochure and application/treatment FAQ for Pain Care

Q.Light® Therapy for PSORIASIS, DERMATITIS and dry skin conditions
Q.Light® Therapy can offer relief for people with psoriasis conditions. As individual treatment sessions are short, it can easily be integrated into a standard psoriasis care programme depending on indication. The average dose applied to psoriasis is around 12J/cm2 and the beneficial and regenerating effect of the Q.Light® Therapy can be used to support various forms of skin treatments.

Special dermatological creams can be applied before or after the light treatment. Any residue of cream should be wiped away if applied before commencing the light treatment. Q.Light® therapy offers relief of itching within days. The condition normally improves within the first two weeks, however in some cases it is very difficult to achieve total regeneration of the skin. It is recommended to continue long term Q.Light® Therapy after initial symptom response, to regulate the immune system and moderate future flare-ups.

Q.Light® therapy is applied for just a few minutes once or twice per day. In order to use the Q.Light® system effectively, the skin should be cleansed before exposure to the light. Side effects and contraindications have not been reported. It is advisable to check longer lasting skin conditions with a specialist to receive additional professional advice.

Models Time Treatment distance
Q.Light® PRO with Psoriasis Care Filter Module 4 min 40cm
3 min 30cm
2 min 20cm
Q.Light® Skin Care with Psoriasis Care Filter Module 5 min 40cm
or Q.Light® Psoriasis Care 4 min 30cm
or Q.Light® Home Care 3 min 20cm

Download to read and print a FULL detailed brochure and application/treatment FAQ for Psoriasis, dermatitis and dry skin conditions

Q.Light® Therapy for WOUNDS and BURNS
Typically, wound healing takes place in three interlinking phases: endogenous purification, granulation and epithelialization.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the initial treatment phase of chronic wounds some patients' wounds may respond to light treatment with rapid closure at the edge of the wound site. In these cases light therapy should be discontinued for a few days for the system to adjust and allow healing to proceed evenly. Recommence light therapy after this short period according to the treatment indications below.

For optimal results Q.Light® therapy should be applied on a daily basis, with the light beam directed at a right angle to the area under treatment. The average dose applied to wounds is 12J/cm2.

Models Time Treatment distance
Q.Light® PRO with Wound Care Filter Module 4 min 40cm
3 min 30cm
2 min 20cm
Q.Light® Skin Care with Wound Care Filter Module 5 min 40cm
or Q.Light® Wound Care 4 min 30cm
or Q.Light® Home Care 3 min 20cm

INFRA-RED
Infra red light produces a warming effect and stimulates blood circulation which may promote healing. It is not recommended to apply infra red light to infected wounds or to burns, therefore the Wound Care Filter Modules are available with and without infra red, for patients to choose which they require. Q.Light Wound Care does not produce infra red light and requires no filter.

BURN WOUNDS
Q.Light® therapy can reduce the need for surgery in the treatment of deep dermal burns, if applied immediately after admission to hospital. Within this group of patients, the use of light therapy accelerates wound healing and allows for early pressure therapy, therefore reducing hypertrophic scarring and contractures. In addition shortened hospitalization results in cost benefits and increased patient satisfaction. This form of light therapy has become first choice for deep dermal burns in many hospitals and specialist burn centres.

Download to read and print a FULL detailed brochure and application/treatment FAQ for Wounds and Burns

Q.Light® Therapy for SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER
For optimal results with Q.Light® S.A.D. therapy, it is important to apply an effective dose for adequate biological response. The light beam is directed from the front, directly onto the face and the treatment should be applied on a daily basis. It is not necessary to look directly into the light beam! One can read a book or magazine whilst receiving the light therapy.

Some studies have reported positive responses in patients with non-seasonal depression, premenstrual syndrome (late luteal dysphoria), bulimia, and alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Beneficial results have also been obtained by using the known capacity of light administration and light restriction to shift circadian rhythms.

Models Time Lux Treatment distance
Q.Light® PRO with S.A.D. Care Filter Module 60 - 120 min 2,500 80cm
40 - 60 min 10,000 40cm

Q.Light® Skin Care with S.A.D. Care Filter Module 60 - 120 min 2,500 60cm
or Q.Light® S.A.D. Care 40 - 60 min 10,000 30cm

Download to read and print a brochure and application/treatment FAQ for Seasonal Affective Disorder

Penetration of light through the skin

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Light enters, through our skin and eyes, as energy oscillation into our body. As a result, many biological functions are regulated. The visible light spectrum is able to influence skin, tissue and blood cells positively and therefore is suitable for both healing and cosmetic applications. Light-induced effects are first achieved in the skin and afterwards distributed throughout the entire body. Affected cells optimize their functions and improve cell communication capability resulting in visible effects.

Q.Light® light therapy is a valuable complement for every cosmetic treatment. In a beauty institute or even at home, you will discover and enjoy the advantages and simplicity of this therapy.

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