KR102399087B1 - Portable dermatophytosis treatment device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable athlete's foot treatment device, and more particularly, to a portable athlete's foot treatment device capable of sterilizing athlete's foot bacteria using a laser to treat athlete's foot, and to a portable athlete's foot treatment apparatus that is easy to carry, a body part provided with a battery for supplying power therein; , A laser part provided on one side of the body part for irradiating a laser to the affected part, a hook part provided in a ring shape to fix the body part to a finger or toe, and a charging terminal for charging the battery are provided on one side of the body part It includes a charging part that is, the hook part is characterized in that the fixed interval is adjusted according to the circumference of the finger or toe.

Description

Portable athlete's foot treatment device {Portable dermatophytosis treatment device}

The present invention relates to a portable athlete's foot treatment apparatus, and more particularly, to a portable athlete's foot treatment apparatus capable of treating athlete's foot by sterilizing athlete's foot bacteria using a laser, and which is easy to carry.

In general, when selecting shoes, wearing uncomfortable shoes such as narrow and high heels, long heels, and small shoes that emphasize fashion and ignore functionality rather than comfortable shoes are worn for a long time, and the feet are deformed to fit the shape of the shoe.

In particular, as weight is placed on the toes, it creates a deformity of the foot and the shock that occurs when the foot is put on the ground is transmitted to the ankle, knee, and waist as it is, causing abnormalities in the ankle, the back of the foot, the knee and the spine, or corn, eczema, or inflammation between the toes. It also causes plantar neuropathy, which causes abnormalities in the nervous system by pressing on the nerves and blood vessels between the toes.

In addition, in various occupational groups, there are many cases of working for a long time in uncomfortable shoes, and therefore, because the toes are stuck together, there is no gap between the toes and the flow of air is blocked, which can lead to athlete's foot, a type of skin disease. This causes a lot of inconvenience and severe pain in daily life.

In this type of athlete's foot, especially in summer, a lot of sweat is generated from the body, the activity of athlete's foot bacteria is activated, and the symptoms are relatively severe compared to other seasons.

Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by the invasion of dermatophytes, and is most commonly found on the hands, feet, and nails and toenails. Symptoms of athlete's foot include itching, keratin occurs, peels off, and sometimes blisters, and in the case of nails, the thickness becomes thick and breaks easily.

Athlete's foot is most common in adult men, but it is also common in women and children, and therefore, various folk remedies and therapeutic agents for treating it are known.

The most representative method for treating athlete's foot used in the private sector is immersing the affected area in water mixed with vinegar, but this method is not preferable because the therapeutic effect is lowered and there is a risk of secondary infection in the wound depending on the wound.

In particular, toenail athlete's foot is a disease in which the toenails turn yellow and white, lose gloss and thicken, and the surface becomes irregular and the distal ends are easily brittle. ) is a disease of

If left untreated, athlete's foot bacteria can spread to the palms and soles of the body or other parts of the body, and ungrowth and thickened nails or toenails can dig into the surrounding flesh, causing pain and secondary infection. there is.

In the worst case, the disease worsens and the patient's pain increases day by day to the point where the nail must be amputated and removed.

As a result of a survey of patients visiting the hospital, it was found that less than 10% of patients were cured within 6 months. This indicates that it is difficult to expect a cure in a short period of time even with oral/external preparations and laser treatment at the hospital.

Accordingly, there is a need for patients to continuously receive treatment at home as well as in hospitals to increase the cure rate.

Conventional methods of treating athlete's foot on toenails have mainly been to sterilize athlete's foot bacteria by treatment methods such as oral preparations, external preparations, and lasers.

In the case of oral treatment, it is necessary to regularly take the treatment for 6 to 12 months or longer, and in some cases it is difficult to take it if there is a pregnant woman, liver disease, or allergies.

In the case of external preparations, the treatment is applied to the nail surface once or twice a week, and the absorption rate is low, and it is difficult to expect a sufficient effect from external preparations alone, and the treatment period also takes 6 to 12 months or more.

In addition, the existing laser treatment is a method of removing athlete's foot by increasing the temperature of the nail or toenail, and the treatment result is different depending on the skill of the medical personnel, there are side effects, and there was a burden of time to receive treatment at the hospital. In addition, for the conventional laser treatment, it was necessary to receive treatment once a week for at least 8 weeks, so the economic burden was large and the possibility of recurrence was high.

The prior art, Republic of Korea Utility Model Publication No. 20-2016-0004022 relates to a laser treatment device for the treatment of toenail athlete's foot, a body part having a hollow inside, at least one heat dissipation part formed on the outer periphery, and one end of the body part A laser irradiation tip that is detachably installed and irradiates a laser toward the user's nail, an optical fiber fitted in the direction of the laser irradiation tip from the other end opposite to one end of the main body, and the laser is connected to the optical fiber It is characterized in that it comprises a laser module that generates a laser irradiated through a tip for irradiation and a control unit formed with a laser control unit for controlling the laser, but as described above, it is inconvenient to perform treatment at home at all times. , there was a problem that the difference in treatment effect according to the skill level could occur because the user had to handle the tip for investigation.

Republic of Korea Public Utility Model No. 20-2016-0004022

It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal laser treatment device that allows a patient with toenail athlete's foot to personally and steadily continue laser treatment at home.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a portable and easy-to-use portable nail athlete's foot treatment device.

The problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems mentioned above, and other problems to be solved by the present invention not mentioned here are those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below. can be clearly understood by

A body part provided with a battery for supplying power therein, a laser part provided on one side of the body part to irradiate a laser to the affected part, a hook part provided in a ring shape to fix the body part to a finger or toe, and the battery A charging terminal for charging the battery includes a charging unit provided on one side of the body, and the hanging unit is characterized in that the fixed interval is adjusted according to the circumference of the finger or toe.

Preferably, the laser wavelength range irradiated by the laser unit is provided in a range of 400 to 595 nm, and a plurality of LEDs having different wavelengths within the range may be provided.

Preferably, at least one of the body part and the hook part may include a biotite component in a material configuration.

The portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention has an effect of providing a laser unit having a laser wavelength range of 400 to 595 nm to provide a personal laser treatment device that allows the patient to personally continue laser treatment continuously.

The portable athlete's foot treatment apparatus according to the present invention has an effect of providing a portable and easy-to-use portable nail athlete's foot treatment apparatus including a body portion, a laser portion, a hook portion, and a charging portion.

Figure 1 shows an overall perspective view according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
Figure 2 shows a basal view according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
Figure 3 shows a rear view according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention when the shape of the hook portion is a fitting type.
Figure 5 shows a front view when the shape of the hook portion according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention is a fitting type.
Figure 6 is a perspective view when the shape of the hook portion is a slide type according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
7 is a front view of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to an embodiment of the present invention when the shape of the hook portion is a slide type.
Figure 8 shows a front view when the shape of the hook portion is a mesh type according to an embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
9 is a perspective view showing a configuration according to another embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
Figure 10 shows an exploded view according to another embodiment of the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention.
11 shows the skin penetration depth according to the laser wavelength.
12 shows EEG changes due to contact with biotite according to Experimental Example 1.

Specific details including the problems to be solved for the present invention as described above, means for solving the problems, and the effects of the invention are included in the embodiments and drawings to be described below. Advantages and features of the present invention and methods of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

A portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention, as shown in Figs. 1 to 10, a body portion 1 having a battery for supplying power therein, and a laser provided on one side of the body portion 1 to the affected area A laser part 2 irradiating a light, a hook part 3 provided in a ring shape to fix the body part 1 to a finger or toe, and a charging terminal for charging the battery are provided in the body part 1 It includes a charging part 4 provided on one side, and the hook part 3 is characterized in that the fixed interval is adjusted according to the circumference of the finger or toe.

In general, when toenail fungus treatment is performed through outpatient treatment in a hospital, the treatment period is not short and the cure rate is not high.

In particular, with the monthly laser treatment and topical/oral treatment performed at the hospital, the continuity of the treatment effect deteriorates even if the athlete's foot patient visits the hospital for several months, and individual treatment is required to increase the cure rate.

Therefore, as in the present invention, there is a need for a portable athlete's foot treatment device that allows the patient to continue treatment at home after treatment at the hospital.

The present invention has been devised for the above needs, and can provide a portable athlete's foot treatment device that is easy to carry, does not require special skill, does not cause pain, and has less time and economic burden.

First, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 , the body part 1 is configured to have a battery for supplying power therein.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 10, the body part 1 is a concentrated type body part 1 for concentrating laser irradiation on one end surface of a finger or toe, and around a fingernail or toenail. The shape may be divided into the thimble-shaped body part 1 that irradiates a laser to the entire circumference.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the centralized body part 1 will be mainly described.

A power button 11 and a lamp 12 may be provided on the body portion 1 .

The power button 11 is configured to turn on/off the laser irradiation.

In addition, the lamp 12 is configured to indicate the operation and charging state of the treatment device according to the present invention.

The laser part 2 may be provided on one side of the body part 1 to irradiate a laser to the affected part.

Specifically, the laser unit 2 is configured to include an LED that generates a laser, and a plurality of LEDs may be disposed according to the irradiation direction.

Next, the hook part 3 shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 to 8 may be provided in a ring shape to fix the body part 1 to a finger or toe.

That is, the hook part 3 is mounted on a finger or toe in the form of a ring, the body part 1 is fixed, and a laser can be irradiated to the affected part.

Preferably, the fixing interval may be adjusted according to the circumference of the fingers or toes of the hook portion 3 .

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 8 , the hook part 3 may be provided in one of a fitting type 31 , a slide type 32 , or a net type 33 .

In one embodiment, the fitting type 31 is provided in a pair in the form of a half ring in which one end coupled to the body portion 1 is formed in a right-angled triangle shape. At this time, the body part 1 is provided with a plurality of accommodating grooves capable of inserting the fitting type 31, and the position of the receiving grooves for inserting the fitting type 31 is selected according to the thickness of a finger or toe. can

In another embodiment, the slide type 32 is provided in a pair in the form of a half ring formed in the form of a flat plate having a certain width at one end coupled to the body portion (1). At this time, a plurality of slide grooves for accommodating the slide type 32 are provided in the body part 1, and the slide grooves are coupled by sliding the slide type 32 according to the thickness of a finger or toe. can be chosen.

In another embodiment, the mesh type 33 is provided in the form of a mesh surrounding the circumference of a finger or toe, and a dial capable of adjusting the spacing between the meshes is provided, which can be tightened and loosened. In addition, since it is provided in a mesh shape, the effect of not obstructing ventilation can be expected.

In addition, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 10 , the mesh type 33 is preferably applied to the thimble type body 1 .

Next, the charging unit 4 may be configured to include a charging terminal for charging the battery provided on one side of the body unit 1 .

Preferably, the charging terminal may be provided in the same manner as the mobile phone charging terminal in order to increase the portability and convenience of the present treatment device, but is not limited thereto.

Meanwhile, the laser wavelength range irradiated by the laser unit 2 is provided in a range of 400 to 595 nm, and a plurality of LEDs having different wavelengths within the range may be provided.

More specifically, it is preferable that a plurality of LEDs having a wavelength of 470 nm and a plurality of LEDs having a wavelength of 595 nm are provided.

The penetration depth of the laser varies depending on various variables such as wavelength irradiation amount, intensity, irradiation time, and the affected part, and its role is changed.

In general, the 400 to 595 nm class laser wavelength has a penetration depth of 1 mm or less, and the 700 to 900 nm class laser wavelength has a penetration depth of 1 to 4 mm.

11 shows the skin penetration depth according to the wavelength of light, it can be seen that the longer the wavelength, the deeper the penetration depth.

As such, phototherapy is a medical technology that has been used for a long time to treat various diseases, and the method of using sunlight to treat skin diseases has been used for thousands of years. It was re-illuminated by Niels Ryberg Finsen, a Nobel laureate in medicine in 1903, and then phototherapy using various artificial light sources such as lasers, fluorescent lamps, and UV lamps (12) was born.

Phototherapy, represented by low level laser therapy (LLLT), is based on converting light energy into chemical, kinetic, or thermal energy suitable for physiological and chemical therapeutic purposes in cells. This converted energy is absorbed by elements or molecules within the cell. Therefore, it is important that light of a specific wavelength suitable for the purpose of application is efficiently absorbed by a specific chromophore in the cell.

In addition, LED light exhibits various efficacy according to wavelength, and Table 1 below shows efficacy according to wavelength.

wavelength 420-470 (nm) 500 to 535 (nm) 580 to 595 (nm) 620~670(nm) 700(nm) or more colour blue green yellow Red infrared ray efficacy acne treatment
atopy relief atopy relief
fungal suppression
Food poisoning prevention collagen production
yellow discolored skin treatment
Improve skin resistance to UV wrinkle relief
skin moisturizing
strengthen skin elasticity Cell growth promotion
wound healing
pain treatment
muscle relaxation

Meanwhile, at least one of the body part 1 or the hook part 3 may include a biotite component in a material configuration.

Athlete's foot patients have one thing in common, because the blood circulation is not smooth, so the athlete's foot fungus infects the new nail faster than the growth rate of the healthy new nail, making it difficult to treat and prolonging the disease period.

Accordingly, the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention can apply biotite extract, which is harmless to the human body even when used for a long time, to the treatment device material to activate the skin flora antibacterial and improve blood circulation/brain waves and autonomic nervous system.

In addition, it can be expected to further shorten the treatment period, which had previously taken 6 to 12 months.

In addition, as shown in Fig. 12, through Experimental Example 1 below, biotite shows the balance of the autonomic nervous system, thereby balancing human metabolic activity and normalizing the circulatory immune system.

[Experimental Example 1]

The subject's brain waves were photographed twice.

1. Initial EEG measurement as a control group

2. Prepare 100 g of biotite flakes for skin contact

3. Conducting the second EEG

4. Comparative analysis by contrasting the results of the 1st and 2nd rounds

As a result of the measurement, as shown in FIG. 12 , as a result of analyzing the EEG measured after the biotite was in contact with the body, the self-regulation index showed a large change, the concentration was improved, and the EEG was psychologically stable. The peculiarity is that the human brain's sense of balance is adjusted. That is, through contact with biotite, the balance of the autonomic nervous system is improved, and metabolic activity and the circulatory immune system can be normalized.

As described above, the portable athlete's foot treatment device according to the present invention has no pain and side effects when irradiating the affected area due to the characteristics of the low-power diode laser of 470 to 595 nm, unlike the conventional laser treatment device. In addition, since biotite component is included in the device material, it is possible to reduce the recurrence rate of athlete's foot by promoting antibacterial action, blood circulation and immune system to help nail or toenail growth. In addition, it can be easily used at home while concurrently with the existing hospital treatment, thereby increasing the therapeutic effect.

As such, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the above-described technical configuration of the present invention may be implemented in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention.

Therefore, the embodiments described above are to be understood as illustrative and not restrictive in all respects, and the scope of the present invention is indicated by the following claims rather than the above detailed description, and the meaning and scope of the claims and their All changes or modifications derived from the concept of equivalents should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

1: body part
11: Power button
12 : lamp
2: laser part
3: hook part
31: fitting type
32: slide type
33: net type
4: charging part

Claims (3)

a body portion provided with a battery for supplying power therein;
a laser unit provided on one side of the body to irradiate a laser to the affected area;
a hook part provided in the form of wrapping a finger or toe in order to fix the body part to a finger or toe; and
and a charging unit having a charging terminal for charging the battery provided on one side of the body unit;
The hook part is provided in the form of a mesh surrounding the circumference of the finger or toe, the fixed interval is adjusted, and further includes a dial that can adjust the spacing of the mesh, so that it can be selectively tightened and loosened,
The laser wavelength range irradiated by the laser unit is provided as 400 to 595 nm, and a plurality of LEDs having different wavelengths within the range are provided,
At least one of the body part or the hook part is a portable athlete's foot treatment device, characterized in that it contains a biotite component in the material composition. delete delete

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