Phototherapy Collection

Children under a sunlamp, 1960 C016 / 2693
Phototherapy. Children sitting under a sun lamp. Such lamps have a very bright, broad spectrum output. At the longer wavelength end of the spectrum (red and infrared)

Light therapy for neonatal jaundice C015 / 6816
Bili therapy. Newborn baby undergoing bili therapy, a blue light phototherapy used to combat neonatal jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia)

Children receiving light therapy C015 / 6205
Phototherapy. A group of children receiving light therapy (phototherapy). A combination of fluorescent and incandescent lamps are being used

Ultraviolet light animal tests, 1926 C017 / 7867
Ultraviolet light animal tests. Researchers for the United States Department of Agriculture carrying out ultraviolet (UV) light therapy on white rats

Ultraviolet therapy C015 / 6188
Ultraviolet therapy. A small sand timing glass being used to control the length of a therapy session. In the background, a patient is receiving a targeted dose of ultraviolet radiation in a form of

Phototherapy on a wolf at a zoo C016 / 2692
Phototherapy. A vet administering phototherapy to a wolf (Canis lupus) at a zoo. Phototherapy is used to treat a variety of skin conditions by exposure to blue and ultraviolet (UV) light

Hospital phototherapy session, 1920s C016 / 2384
Hospital phototherapy. Physiotherapy nurse positioning an ultraviolet (UV) Alpine Sun Lamp over a patients hand during a session of phototherapy

Phototherapy booth. Dermatologist setting up an ultraviolet B phototherapy booth

Photodynamic therapy. Patient undergoing photodynamic therapy

Phototherapy booth. Patient with their hands in a phototherapy box

Angelicin psoriasis drug, molecular model. This drug is used to treat psoriasis, a chronic disease which causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin

Bergapten psoriasis drug, molecular model. This drug is used to treat psoriasis, a chronic disease which causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin

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"Shedding Light on Phototherapy: A Journey through Time and Healing" Step into the past with a captivating glimpse of phototherapy, an innovative treatment that has illuminated countless lives. In 1960, children basked under the warm glow of a sunlamp, their rosy cheeks reflecting the hope brought by this groundbreaking technique (Children under a sunlamp, 1960 C016 / 2693). From neonatal jaundice to animal tests, phototherapy's reach extended far and wide. The power of light therapy for newborns suffering from jaundice was evident in heartwarming images capturing tiny infants bathed in gentle radiance (Light therapy for neonatal jaundice C015 / 6816). Even children found solace in receiving light therapy, their smiles brightening as they embraced its healing effects (Children receiving light therapy C015 / 6205). Delving deeper into history reveals fascinating experiments conducted with ultraviolet light. As early as 1926, scientists explored its potential through animal tests, paving the way for future breakthroughs (Ultraviolet light animal tests, 1926 C017 /7867). Ultraviolet therapy emerged as another facet of phototherapy's capabilities (Ultraviolet therapy C015/6188), even extending its benefits to unexpected recipients like wolves at zoos who experienced rejuvenation under its watchful rays (Phototherapy on a wolf at a zoo C016/2692). Hospitals became beacons of hope during the roaring twenties when phototherapy sessions were introduced. Patients immersed themselves in these transformative experiences while embracing newfound possibilities for healing and recovery (Hospital phototherapy session, 1920s C016/2384). As time progressed and technology advanced further still, the concept of "phototherapy" became synonymous with progress itself. Its significance echoed across generations - from vintage booths designed specifically for this purpose to modern-day marvels that continue to harness the power of light for healing (Phototherapy booth).