Wood Lamp

Wood Lamp Examination represents a simple, quick, and completely painless diagnostic procedure that enables dermatologists and other specialists to detect skin changes often invisible to the naked eye. This method uses ultraviolet (UV) light of a specific wavelength to reveal various pigmentation irregularities, fungal infections, bacterial processes, or disruptions in skin structure.

What is the Wood Lamp?

The Wood Lamp is a diagnostic device that emits UV light at a wavelength of around 365 nm, used in a darkened room. When directed at the skin, certain structures and substances reflect light in specific colors. Based on this, the physician can identify the presence of particular skin conditions and pathologies.

When is the Wood Lamp used?

The Wood Lamp is utilized in dermatology and cosmetology for detecting and assessing:

• Pigmentation changes – hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, vitiligo
• Bacterial infections – erythrasma, Pseudomonas infection
• Fungal diseases – tinea capitis, tinea versicolor
• Porphyrias – rare metabolic skin disorders
• Sebum and acne problems
• Skin assessment before aesthetic treatments – chemical peels, mesotherapy, Dermapen

Advantages of Wood Lamp examination

✅ Non-invasive and painless procedure
✅ Quick diagnosis without tissue sampling
✅ Precise detection of subsurface conditions
✅ Ideal preparation for aesthetic procedures
✅ No side effects – suitable for children

What does the examination involve?

The examination is performed in a darkened room. The physician positions the device on the specific body area – most commonly face, scalp, neck, or hands – and observes the skin’s reaction to UV light. Depending on the change, certain areas may reflect blue, yellow, white, pink, or greenish light.

For example:

• White fluorescence – fungal infections
• Dark blue color – vitiligo or depigmentation
• Coral glow – erythrasma (Corynebacterium minutissimum)

Wood Lamp at Atrijum Polyclinic

At Atrijum Polyclinic, Wood Lamp examination is part of dermatological diagnostics, but is also frequently used to prepare for various facial aesthetic treatments – such as chemical peels, COG threads, or mesotherapy. This ensures a personalized approach tailored to each patient.

Examination duration and pricing

Duration: 10–15 minutes
Price: 30.00 KM
Location: Atrijum Polyclinic, Džemala Bijedića 185, Sarajevo
Booking: 062 797 000