Philips is releasing a new device to treat mild to moderate cases of psoriasis vulgaris without resorting to medication. The Philps BlueControl uses an array of LEDs to shine blue light onto the skin in order to control the high rate at which cells divide, the root cause of the disease. The patient can use the device at any time and on any part of the body where the BlueControl can be strapped to. The unit is battery powered and has only a power button to turn it on and off. Once activated, the 40 LEDs within the device project high intensity light that, for safety, doesn’t have a UV component. According to studies, the light does indeed help slow down cell division and leads to less pain thanks to reduced inflammation.
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