SYMBYX BIOME DermaCare Protocol Treatment Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- SYMBYX BIOME
Table of Contents
SYMBYX BIOME DermaCare Protocol Treatment
Product Specifications
- Treatment Areas: Top of foot, Heel, Ankle, Achilles tendon, Shin, Knee, Glute or quad, Hips/hip flexor, Back pain or spine, Fingers (or toes), Wrist, Elbow, Shoulder, Neck
- Maximum Number of Treatment Points: Varies per treatment area
- Treatment Time: Ranges from 1-15 minutes depending on the area
Product Usage Instructions
Safety Precautions
- Before using DermaCare, review the Safety Precautions and Contraindications provided in the Instruction Manual and on the website.
- Avoid using the device on sensitive or broken skin. For such areas, maintain a non-contact approach by holding the device a few millimetres above the skin.
- Avoid direct contact with eyelids and do not view the divergent beam with magnifiers.
- Perform treatments while sitting or lying down to minimize the risk of falls or injury.
DermaCare Protocol
- Turn on the DermaCare device.
- For skin conditions and superficial pain, apply the laser directly to the skin. Each beep indicates 1 minute of treatment.
- For ulcers, open wounds, broken skin, or sensitive areas, use the non-contact approach:
- Place a rubber band around the device and hold it a few centimetres away from the skin.
- Move the device at least 1.5-2cm to another treatment point after each minute.
FAQ
- Q: What should I do if I experience adverse reactions during treatment?
- A: If you experience worsening balance, tremors, headache, nausea, dizziness, or other adverse reactions, cease therapy immediately and contact the Clinical Support Team at [email protected] for guidance.
Please review the DermaCare Instruction Manual for full safety and operating advice before applying this treatment.
Time to Complete
- Total of 1-15 minutes per treatment site.
- Refer to the Table 1.1 for guidance.
Frequency
- Acute conditions ( <30 days duration): up to 5 treatments per week.
- Chronic conditions ( >30 days duration): 1-3 treatments per week, with one day of rest in between treatments (eg. Mon, Wed, Fri).
Treatment Table 1.1
Treatment Area| Maximum Number of
Treatment Points
| Treatment Time (Minutes)
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Top of foot| 3| 3
Heel| 6| 6
Ankle| 4| 4
Achilles tendon| 6| 6
Shin| 6| 6
Knee| 6| 6
Glute or quad| 6| 6
Hips/hip flexor| 6| 6
Back pain or spine| 12-15| 12-15
Fingers (or toes)| 1| 1
Wrist| 4| 4
Elbow| 4| 4
Shoulder| 6| 6
Neck| 10| 10
Safety Precautions & Contraindications
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Please review the Safety Precautions and Contraindications page on our website and the Instruction Manual before use. SYMBYX is not your primary healthcare provider and you are advised to consult with one if ever in doubt.
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A level of caution should be exercised when commencing any new therapy as there is always a small risk of producing unwanted side effects.
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Do not use the device in contact with sensitive or broken skin (including open wounds) For treatment of these, use the non-contact approach, holding the device a few millimetres above the area so the laser is not in contact with the skin.
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Do not use the device in contact with eyelids.
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Do not view the divergent beam with magnifiers.
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Please perform your treatment sitting or lying down, and take your time standing up to minimise any risk of falls or injury.
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For further information on safety precautions and contraindications please check our website and the Instruction Manual. If you experience worsening balance, tremors, headache, nausea, dizziness, and/or other adverse reactions, please cease the therapy immediately and contact our
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Clinical Support Team at [email protected] for further instructions.
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Scan the QR code to watch the video:
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How to use the DermaCare red light laser to treat skin conditions.
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To learn more about SYMBYX, visit our website and follow us on social media
Turn On the DermaCare
- Press the power button on the top of the DermaCare (1) and release. The small green light within the power button will now be illuminated.
- This will be followed by 4 short beeps and a flashing red light band (2).
- When the DermaCare is pressed onto the treatment area, the red band will illuminate, indicating that the laser diodes are now emitting laser light (3).
How to Use
Skin Conditions, and Superficial Pain and Inflammation
- Press the laser end of the DermaCare (3) onto the bare skin of the treatment point with enough pressure to turn on the red light band (2).
- Please be seated or lying down during treatment.
- Hold the laser on or over the area until the DermaCare beeps (the beep indicates 1 minute of treatment).
- Move the laser at least 1.5-2cm to another treatment point in the treatment area and hold it there until you hear another beep (another 1 minute). Move the laser around the treatment area up to the total time recommended in Table 1.1.
- If at any time during your treatment, the DermaCare loses contact with the skin (and the red light band turns off) reposition the laser back onto the treatment point. The DermaCare will continue treating for the remaining time of that minute.
Ulcers, Open Wounds, Broken Skin, Skin Infections and/or Sensitive Skin (Non-Contact Approach)
- When treating an ulcer, open wound, any area of broken skin, infection, and/or it is too painful to have the laser in contact with your skin, use the non-contact approach.
- Place a rubber band around the length of the DermaCare, and hover the device a few centimetres (4cm or less) away in the air. This will allow you to hold the DermaCare off your skin while ensuring the laser continually emits red light as you move the device around.
- It’s important that you do NOT directly contact the injured site with the laser probe.
- After each beep (1 minute), move the laser at least 1.5-2cm to another treatment point, until the entire injured area has been covered, or up to the total time recommended in Table 1.1.
Superficial Peripheral Neuropathy
The DermaCare can be used to treat superficial peripheral neuropathy in the
hands or feet, or for post-shingles pain. However, our most recommended device
for peripheral neuropathy is the DuoCare 904, as it’s stronger, and uses
super-pulsed infrared 904 nm for deeper penetration. For deeper peripheral
neuropathies, such as in the back, neck, buttocks or legs, the DuoCare 904 is
recommended.
- For the first week of treatment, treat with half dosage to ensure your body responds positively to the light stimulus.
- Shingles: Treat up to a maximum time of 3 minutes.
- Peripheral neuropathy of the hands and feet: Treat up to a maximum time of 6 minutes.
- If the first week (up to 3 sessions) is tolerated well, you may then move onto the full protocol, treating for up to 6 or 12 minutes during each treatment session.
- For the following weeks apply the DermaCare Laser over the area you wish to treat. At each site of nerve pain, hold the laser in one position for 1 minute. Then move the laser along to the next most painful site. Treat until the area has been covered, or up to a maximum total time of 6 minutes for post-shingles pain, or 12 minutes over the hands or feet. It is recommended that you treat consistently: up to 3 times on alternating days (e.g. Monday, Wednesday, Friday) for up to 6-8 weeks.
Acute Swelling
When using DermaCare to treat acute swelling, keep moving the device with
light pressure, rather than holding it stationary, for a total treatment time
of 2-5 minutes. Use the non-contact approach for any areas of broken, damaged
and/or sensitive skin.
Commence with daily application for the first 3 days (if tolerated) and then
up to 5 times for up to 4 weeks. For swelling persisting for more than 30
days, use the DermaCare up to 3 times, with a day’s rest in between treatment
sessions (eg. Monday, Wednesday and Friday).
Turn Off the DermaCare
- Press the power button on the top of the DermaCare (1) and release.
- The small green light within the power button will now turn off (1).
- When pressed against skin there should be no beeping sound or flashing light.
Battery Care
- When the DermaCare is low in power, you will notice the following signs:
- It may work for several seconds or minutes and then beep continuously.
- It may start to beep every few seconds after you turn it on.
- It may not turn on at all.
- Please make sure the DermaCare is turned off after each treatment. The green light within the power button should be off.
- If the DermaCare is not turned off after each use, the batteries will need replacing more often than every 4 hours of continuous usage.
- To change the batteries, unscrew the back of the device by using the small flathead screwdriver, and open and replace the batteries. Do not over-tighten the screw once the batteries are replaced.
- Rechargeable AAA batteries may be used. For convenience, you may want to purchase 12x AAA NiMH batteries to have on hand, and an 8-slot battery charger for recharging batteries every few weeks.
Contact Information
- SYMBYX Customer Care
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone (worldwide): +61 2 8066 9966
- Phone (UK only): +44 2037 698576
SYMBYX Pty Ltd
- 3/116 Military Road
- Neutral Bay NSW 2089
- Australia
- www.symbyxbiome.com.