The unit’s series is KN-4006A. It is stationary design. Uses 2x Philips UVA-1 Lamp with small grey LCD, built-in timer and controls. Kernel Medical Stationary Lights can be used to treat all parts of the body. You can hold and direct the light source or let it stand on the table without you holding it. Lightweight, portable and powered by the AC adapter that comes with the product, also includes UV glasses for eye protection. This device uses an integrated automatic timer, making your irradiation dose accurate.

The success of UVA1 in atopic dermatitis was found to result from UVA radiation-induced apoptosis in skin-infiltrating T-helper cells, leading to the loss of T cells from eczematous skin. The effect of UVA1 in inducing T lymphocyte apoptosis may also help treat cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL). UVA1 also activates fibroblasts to produce matrix metalloproteinases, which break down excess collagen in the extracellular matrix. is why it is useful in sclerosing (scar-like) skin conditions.

UVA1 is thought to be effective in treating skin disease by suppressing components of cell-mediated immune function. UVA1 penetrates deep into the reticular layer of the dermis, acting on fibroblasts, dendritic cells and inflammatory cells, particularly T-cell lymphocytes, as well as mast cells and granulocytes. UVA1 radiation induces apoptosis (cell death) in the presence of active oxygen molecules, such as singlet oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, or superoxide radicals. It activates programmed (induced) and non-programmed (natural) cell death.