Which type of light is utilized in a woods lamp during treatments?

The wood's lamp primarily uses filtered black light, specifically a type of ultraviolet light that is not visible to the naked eye. This filtered light has the ability to reveal various skin conditions that are not always visible in regular lighting. Under the blue-black light, skin lesions, pigmentation issues, and certain fungal infections can fluoresce, giving practitioners insight into underlying skin issues, allowing for better assessment and treatment planning.

Ultraviolet light is technically part of the wood's lamp’s function but referring to it as filtered black light emphasizes the specific application of the light in the context of dermatological assessments. This unique property of the wood's lamp makes it a valuable tool in medical aesthetics for diagnosis and monitoring skin health.