A Wood's lamp is a UV light used to examine the skin. This model has 4 T5 ultraviolet tubes and a 3x magnifying lens. Under UV light, different skin conditions glow in different colours, helping you plan treatment.
How to read it
Light blue: normal, healthy skin
Brown: pigmentation and dark spots
Orange dots: oily skin
Purple / dark purple: thin or dehydrated skin
Frequently asked questions
What is a Wood's lamp used for?
Checking pigmentation depth, oiliness, dehydration and some skin infections during a consultation.
