The latest UVA machine to help patients with a range of skin conditions has been installed at Walsall Manor Hospital’s Phototherapy department.
NHS staff are delighted at the arrival of the latest technology for dermatology patients
Using UV light to slow skin cell production and reduce inflammation, the Medisun 2800 machine aims to treat patients who have skin conditions that haven’t improved with topical treatment.
This includes: Eczema, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Nodular Prurigo and Lichen Planus.
Phototherapist Lisa Garrett said: “This will be a huge benefit to patients as it is a treatment which will improve their skin condition. If they can better control their skin without the need for regular topical creams, this will give patients a better quality of life. Some patients have reported improvement of their mental health and an increase in their self-confidence following successful clearance of their skin condition.”
The new equipment will also benefit the phototherapy staff too.
Lisa added: “The new phototherapy machine is the latest model in the market and intuitive to use. It incorporates the latest technology and needs less maintenance. This will enable us to provide safer and effective care.”
The team has received positive feedback from patients who have changed to the new machine:
“The new machine makes it quicker to achieve treatment dose so the duration for each treatment is shorter. This means I get to spend less time in the hospital so am able to carry on with my daily life and pay less parking charges too!”
Clinical Nurse Specialist Phototherapy Lead, Joy Hamilton said:
“Our old machine was 25 years old so it was overdue for an update and this new machine is fantastic!
“A lot of money has been invested in this which has really made us feel valued as a service.
“We work hard as a department to deliver safe and effective care and by purchasing this new equipment that is exactly what we are doing. It makes us proud to work here for the trust”.