AOKO Wood's Lamp UV Skin Analyser – Vitiligo, Tinea & Facial Skin Examination Device

You Can See It — But You Don’t Know What It Is

A patch of discolouration on your skin. A faint area of greyness that wasn’t there before. A spot that looks different under certain lighting. For anyone managing vitiligo, tinea versicolor, or other pigmentation conditions, the uncertainty is one of the hardest parts. Is it spreading? Is the treatment working? Is that new patch the same condition, or something different?

Dermatologists have used Wood’s lamp examination for decades to answer exactly these questions — a UV light that reveals what the naked eye cannot. The AOKO Wood’s Lamp UV Skin Analyser brings this professional diagnostic tool into your home, giving you the ability to monitor your skin with clarity and confidence.

What Is a Wood’s Lamp and Why Does It Matter?

A Wood’s lamp emits ultraviolet light in the 320–400nm range. When directed at skin in a darkened room, it causes different skin conditions to fluoresce in characteristic colours — allowing trained users and dermatologists to distinguish between conditions that look identical under normal light.

Under Wood’s lamp examination:

• Vitiligo patches fluoresce bright blue-white, making depigmented areas far more visible than under normal light — essential for tracking the extent and progression of the condition
• Tinea versicolor (a fungal skin infection) shows a characteristic yellow-green fluorescence
• Tinea capitis (scalp ringworm caused by certain fungi) fluoresces green
• Bacterial infections such as erythrasma fluoresce coral-red
• Hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation become clearly delineated, aiding in treatment monitoring

This makes the Wood’s lamp an invaluable tool not just for diagnosis, but for tracking treatment progress over time — something that is difficult to assess accurately under normal lighting conditions.

Professional-Grade Examination at Home

The AOKO skin analyser combines a UV Wood’s lamp with a magnifying lens, allowing you to examine skin in detail. The magnification reveals surface texture, pore condition, and pigmentation changes that are invisible to the naked eye. This dual functionality — UV fluorescence analysis plus magnified visual inspection — makes it a comprehensive skin appraisal tool.

CE certified and built to a professional standard, this device is used by aestheticians, dermatology clinics, and skin care professionals as well as informed individuals managing chronic skin conditions at home.

Track Your Vitiligo Treatment Progress

One of the most frustrating aspects of vitiligo treatment — whether through phototherapy, topical treatments, or other interventions — is not being able to see whether it’s working. Repigmentation often begins subtly, in ways that are difficult to detect under normal light. Under Wood’s lamp examination, early repigmentation becomes visible as the bright blue-white fluorescence of depigmented skin begins to diminish and normalise.

Regular self-examination with the AOKO lamp allows you to document your progress, identify new patches early, and have more informed conversations with your dermatologist about your treatment response.

Skin Health Beyond Vitiligo

The AOKO UV analyser is not limited to vitiligo monitoring. It is a versatile skin health tool for:

• Identifying fungal skin and scalp infections (tinea species)
• Assessing the extent of sun damage and UV-induced hyperpigmentation
• Evaluating skin hydration and oiliness patterns
• Detecting bacterial skin conditions
• General facial skin appraisal for aesthetics and skincare professionals

Multi-Region Compatibility

The AOKO lamp is available in four plug configurations to suit users worldwide:

• US plug — for North America
• EU plug — for continental Europe
• UK plug — for the United Kingdom
• AU plug — for Australia and New Zealand

Standard voltage: 240V. No adapter required when you select the correct plug for your region.

How to Use

Use the lamp in a darkened room for best results. Hold the lamp approximately 10–15cm from the skin surface. Allow your eyes to adjust to the darkness before examining. Examine the skin systematically, noting areas of fluorescence and their colour. Photograph findings for comparison over time. Always consult a dermatologist for diagnosis — this device is a monitoring and appraisal tool, not a substitute for professional medical assessment.

Who This Device Is For

The AOKO Wood’s Lamp UV Skin Analyser is ideal for individuals managing vitiligo, tinea, or other pigmentation conditions who want to monitor their skin between dermatology appointments. It is also well-suited to aestheticians, beauty therapists, and skincare professionals who perform skin analysis as part of their consultations.

Specifications

• Brand: AOKO
• Certification: CE
• Item Type: Wood’s Lamp UV Skin Analyser with Magnifying Lens
• Material: Plastic
• Power Source: Electric (mains powered)
• Standard Voltage: 240V
• Batteries Included: No
• Plug Options: US / EU / UK / AU
• Applications: Vitiligo examination, tinea detection, facial skin appraisal, greyness assessment
• Origin: Mainland China