MAIL ONLINE: At-home lamp can treat painful ulcers and varicose veins: Infrared and UV rays kill bacteria and reduce inflammation to promote wound healing

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A lamp could treat ulcers, new research suggests.

The light, which gives off a combination of infrared and UV rays, improves ulcers by 83 per cent after three weeks with no side effects, a study found today.

Researchers believe the lamp's rays kill bacteria in ulcers and reduce inflammation to promote healing. 

Although such lamps are already available in hospitals, the new therapy can be used at home.

Lead author Dr Michael Hughes, from the University of Manchester, said: 'We believe this technology is a game changer. Ulcers cause much distress to patients. This technology is cheap and practical- it's really a no brainer as it can be administered at home.'