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Phovia Light Therapy

Phovia light therapy, also known as fluorescent light energy (FLE) therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used in veterinary medicine to accelerate skin healing and reduce inflammation by stimulating cell regeneration.

What is it?

Phovia light therapy, also known as fluorescent light energy (FLE) therapy, is a non-invasive treatment used in veterinary medicine to accelerate skin healing and reduce inflammation by stimulating cell regeneration. It involves applying a chromophore gel to the affected area and then using a blue light LED lamp to activate the gel, which emits multi-wavelength fluorescent light energy that penetrates the skin.

Benefits:

  • Accelerated healing: Phovia therapy can significantly reduce skin healing time, potentially by up to 50%.

  • Reduced inflammation: The FLE helps to reduce inflammation and pain in the affected area.

  • Improved skin health: By promoting cell regeneration, Phovia therapy can lead to healthier skin and improved overall skin condition.

  • Non-invasive: Phovia therapy is a non-invasive treatment, meaning it does not involve surgery or injections.

  • Potentially drug-free: In some cases, Phovia therapy can reduce the need for antibiotics or other medications.

Conditions that can be treated:

  • Hot spots: Phovia therapy can help to heal hot spots, which are areas of inflamed, infected skin.

  • Skin infections: Phovia therapy can help to treat bacterial and fungal skin infections.

  • Wounds: Phovia therapy can accelerate the healing of wounds, including surgical incisions and bite wounds.

  • Deep pyoderma: Phovia therapy can be used to treat deep pyoderma, a severe skin infection.

How it's used:

  • The chromophore gel is applied to the affected area, and the LED lamp is used to activate the gel.

  • The treatment typically lasts for a few minutes.

  • The frequency of treatments depends on the individual case and the veterinarian's recommendations.