UV-free device for home use that emits blue light

The future of phototherapy

UV-free device for home use that emits blue light

The OP-Zuid stimulus program has awarded €1 million for the development of a next-generation full-body blue light device, which will enable patients to receive treatment in the comfort of their own homes.

A consortium consisting of Unitron Systems (IJzendijke), Bravis / DermaTeam (Middelburg), Care Innovation Center (Roosendaal), and Phlecs Research and Development (Terneuzen) will collaborate on developing this connected home device to treat patients suffering from eczema and itching.

-Unitron Systems is responsible for the development of the device.

-DermaTeam is managing the clinical and product validation.

-CareInnovation Center guides the implementation into the healthcare system.

Phlecs leads the project and work on market access preparation.

Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a common, chronic skin condition marked by dryness, red scaly patches, intense itching, and skin discomfort. In the Netherlands, approximately 400,000 people—around 2.5% of the population—are affected, including 160,000 with moderate to severe forms. Persistent itching often leads to scratching, which worsens the condition and fuels the “itch-scratch-itch” cycle, significantly impacting physical health, mental well-being, and quality of life.

Quality of life

Eczema has a significant negative impact on the quality of life of 55% of respondents. These people experience ongoing discomfort and limitations in their daily activities.

Depressive feelings

The more severe the eczema symptoms, the greater the chance of depressive feelings. A staggering 50% of respondents reported experiencing this. This can range from mild sadness to severe depression.

Absence from work or school

Eczema often leads to absenteeism. More than half of people with eczema miss at least one day of work or school every year. For 26%, this can amount to a week, and 13% miss eleven days or more. People with severe symptoms or suboptimal treatment are particularly at risk of long-term absenteeism.

Current treatments can be inconvenient, cause side effects, or be prohibitively expensive. In contrast, blue light therapy offers a drug-free, UV-free, clinically validated solution that can be used at home. The patented Phlecs full-body blue light home device is expected to launch in the U.S. in 2027 and in Europe in 2028, offering a new standard of care for eczema patients worldwide. Dermatology clinics across Europe already have access to the full-body

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