# Woods Lamp Lite — Your Phone as a Wood's Lamp

> Smartphone app simulating a Wood's Lamp for skin fluorescence detection. (iPhone/iPad app by Duncan Salmon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woods-lamp-lite/id6472604766 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Duncan Salmon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712229730)
- Category: Medical
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 1.44/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-11-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woods-lamp-lite/id6472604766/reviews.md

## What is Woods Lamp Lite?

A Wood’s Lamp is an Ultra-Violet (UV) light used to detect fluorescence in the skin or hair . Studies (https://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(19)30636-X/fulltext) have shown that a smartphone with a bright blue screen can be used as an alternative to the traditional Wood’s Lamp Device. Wood’s Lamp Lite allows you to instantly turn your phone into a bright blue screen. Simply hold your phone screen 6" above the area of skin of interest while in a dark room. With Wood’s Lamp Lite, you can also take photos and videos to record your findings. 

Disclaimer: Wood’s Lamp Lite is not designed for clinical use. The content provided by this app, including text, graphics, images, and other materials, is not intended to be a substitute for a traditional Wood’s Lamp, or as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

## Key features

- Simulates Wood's Lamp with blue screen
- Detects skin and hair fluorescence
- Photo and video recording
- Requires dark room for use
- Portable and convenient

## Chart rankings

- #30 in Top Paid · Medical (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/woods-lamp-lite/id6472604766/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Meant for doctors

*2025-05-17*

This is great for doctors

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time

*2024-09-15*

This isn’t easy to use or it does absolutely nothing

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-02-09*

A waste of time

## Frequently asked questions about Woods Lamp Lite

### What is Woods Lamp Lite used for?

Woods Lamp Lite transforms your phone into a Wood's Lamp, a UV light used to detect fluorescence in skin or hair. It allows for visual observation of these effects in a dark environment.

### Can Woods Lamp Lite be used for medical diagnosis?

No, Woods Lamp Lite is explicitly not designed for clinical use. The app's content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

### How does Woods Lamp Lite work?

The app uses your phone's bright blue screen as a substitute for a traditional Wood's Lamp. Hold the screen about 6 inches above the area of interest in a dark room to observe fluorescence.

### What devices does Woods Lamp Lite support?

Woods Lamp Lite is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It requires iOS devices to function.

### What is the price of Woods Lamp Lite?

Woods Lamp Lite is a paid application, priced at $0.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the app's features.

### When was Woods Lamp Lite last updated?

Woods Lamp Lite was last updated on November 19, 2023, with version 1.0. The app was also released on this date.

### What is the age rating for Woods Lamp Lite?

Woods Lamp Lite has an age rating of 17+. This indicates content that may not be suitable for younger users.

### Does Woods Lamp Lite have ads?

No, Woods Lamp Lite does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free experience.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2023-11-19

No release notes.

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