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Germicidal lamp. (Product Focus: Infection Control).


National Biological Corporation's Derma-Wand[TM] is a portable, handheld device that uses UVC UVC ultraviolet C; see ultraviolet.
UVC Umbilical vein catheter, see there
 light to create a bacteria-free environment for the treatment of skin lesions Skin Lesions Definition

A skin lesion is a superficial growth or patch of the skin that does not resemble the area surrounding it.
Description

Skin lesions can be grouped into two categories: primary and secondary.
.

Two lamps In the mythology of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional Middle-earth, Illuin (Sky-blue) and Ormal (high gold) were great lamps which stood respectively at the northern and southern ends of Arda during the Years of the Lamps.  contained in the lightweight Derma-Wand unit rid the affected open area of bacteria and their pathogens. This approach speeds the treatment of skin lesions and requires no gels, electrodes, or direct contact with the skin. The clinician controls treatment time, distance from the skin, angle of the wand, and number of treatments required. The unit produces maximum UVC output without heat.

The Derma-Wand system consists of the UVC wand and a control case, which has an electronic digital timer. It is shipped with UV-blocking goggles goggles,
n the protective eyewear worn by dental personnel and patients during dental procedures.


goggles

see periocular leukotrichia.
 and an operating manual.

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