sun lamp
Artificial UV source
A sun lamp is a lamp that emits ultraviolet light, used either therapeutically or cosmetically.
Medical sun lamps treat skin conditions like psoriasis or seasonal affective disorder, while tanning lamps simulate sunlight exposure to darken the skin.
The term sometimes extends to bright full-spectrum lamps used to combat winter depression.
She sits under her sun lamp for twenty minutes each morning during the dark months.
Treatment using bright lamps
- SADRecurring winter depression
- seasonal affective disorderLight-linked recurring depression
- phototherapyHealing through light exposure
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
melatonin · serotonin · bright light · full-spectrum · lux · mood · energy · alertness
Healing through light exposure
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- vitiligoMelanocyte-loss skin condition
jaundice · neonatal · UVB · UVA · ultraviolet · acne treatment · bilirubin · skin conditions
Invisible solar radiation
indoor tanning · tanning booth · complexion · glow · cosmetic · salon · timer · bulb replacement
Emitting light or joy
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- bone healthCondition of bones
- health maintenancePreserving physical condition
light therapy
Treatment using bright lamps
- SADRecurring winter depression
- seasonal affective disorderLight-linked recurring depression
- phototherapyHealing through light exposure
circadian rhythm · melatonin · serotonin · bright light · full-spectrum · lux · mood · energy · alertness · winter blues
phototherapy
Healing through light exposure
- dermatologyStudy of skin ailments
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
vitiligo · jaundice · neonatal · UVB · UVA · ultraviolet · acne treatment · bilirubin · skin conditions · clinical
UV rays
Invisible solar radiation
indoor tanning · sunbed · tanning booth · complexion · glow · cosmetic · salon · timer · bulb replacement
radiant
Emitting light or joy
ultraviolet
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- bone healthCondition of bones
- health maintenancePreserving physical condition
- lampswall sconce, chandeliers, lantern, pendant lights, sconces
- SADlight therapy, light box, winter blues, seasonal depression, low mood
- UV lightUV light, UV rays, UVA, UVB, UVC
- light therapyphototherapy, light box, light therapy, red light therapy, photobiomodulation
- heatersheater, space heater, oil heater, electric heater, radiant heater
- sun protectionshade, SPF, umbrella, sunblock, shades