Verilux: product review

I bought this awhile ago as light substitution. As a chronic eczema sufferer, I know what works and what doesn’t, so I was curious to see if this actually would.

Name: Happy Light Lucent

Specifications:

• 6.5" x 8.5" (w x h) with stand, 4.5" (d)
• 10,000 lux
• 1 lb 3.9 oz
• portable (detachable stand)
• simple touch button

Price: $44.95

Purchase options/alternatives:

• Verilux.com
• Amazon

Experience: a few years, usage limited to fall through winter. Personally, I only use it a duration of 10–15 mins a day, although it may be different according to severity of symptoms.

Pros:

• consistent light is available, regardless of weather conditions, time/zone, or place
• relatively inexpensive
• durable, not easily breakable, & lasts long time without lowered quality
• portable — small size and light weight makes it easy to use anywhere
• unlike most electronics, longer use doesn’t make the product hot or a health hazard

Cons:

• Not battery operated
• Wiring may be irreplaceable

Recommendations:

I highly recommend this for anyone struggling with skin conditions that do not respond with moisturizers and steroidal creams. There are a variety of other sizes and shapes with different features on other LED therapy lamps.