{"id":3716,"date":"2025-10-13T15:21:24","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wira-wbh-hyperthermia-scleroderma-treatment\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T15:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T15:21:24","slug":"wira-wbh-hyperthermia-scleroderma-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/wira-wbh-hyperthermia-scleroderma-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Infrared-A (IR-A) Mediated Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<header>\n<h1>Infrared-A (IR-A) Mediated Hyperthermia in the Treatment of Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon<\/h1>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #6a6a6a;\">Published: 2025-10-14 | Last Reviewed: 2025-10-14<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"authors\">\n<p>Author:<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ar\/our-team\/cristian-gologan\/\"> M.Sc. Cristian Gologan<\/a> . Reviewed by: <a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ar\/our-team\/veronica-iatan\/\">Dr. Iatan Veronica<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"disclaimer\">**<strong>Medical Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not replace the individualized medical consultation, diagnosis, or treatment provided by a licensed specialist (Rheumatologist)<\/strong>.**<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>1. Efficacy of Infrared-A Mediated Hyperthermia in Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical research confirms that Whole-Body hyperthermia with wIRA radiation is an *<strong>effective method<\/strong>* for the treatment of *<strong>Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon (RP<\/strong>)* associated with *<strong>Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)<\/strong>* <span class=\"citation\">[1]<\/span>. By utilizing *<strong>Mild WB Hyperthermia (Mild wIR-A hyperthermia<\/strong>)*, the treatment targets the *vasoconstrictive symptoms* of RP, contributing to <strong>improved *microcirculation*<\/strong> and the management of the autoimmune skin and organ condition <span class=\"citation\">[2, 3]<\/span>. These treatments represent an important *<strong>adjuvant therapy<\/strong>* in the complex management of scleroderma.<\/p>\n<h3>Mechanisms and Clinical Evidence<\/h3>\n<p>Clinical evidence regarding the use of Mild wIR-A Hyperthermia in Systemic Sclerosis (SS) and RP highlights the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>*<strong>Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon Treatment:<\/strong>* Specialized studies have demonstrated that *Infrared-A Mediated Hyperthermia* is effective in directly treating *Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon*, a critical component of the disease affecting peripheral circulation <span class=\"citation\">[1]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>*<strong>Systemic Sclerosis Amelioration:<\/strong>* Mild wIR-A Hyperthermia has been investigated as a treatment for *Systemic Sclerosis* itself, showing therapeutic potential in ameliorating symptoms and manifestations of the disease <span class=\"citation\">[3]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>*<strong>Controlled Technology<\/strong>:* Application is carried out using *<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/ardenne-iratherm-peranti-hiperthermia\/\">computer-controlled wIR-A Hyperthermia<\/a>*, which allows for precise and specific heat dosage to achieve optimal effect on affected tissues and microcirculation <span class=\"citation\">[2]<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>Does Whole-Body Hyperthermia (WBH) treat Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>Yes. Studies show that *Infrared-A Mediated Hyperthermia* is effective in treating *Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon, especially when associated with **Systemic Sclerosis*, by combating vasoconstrictive symptoms <span class=\"citation\">[1]<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<h3>What type of infrared is used for Scleroderma treatment?<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>*Mild water filtered Infrared-A radation WBH (wIR-A Hyperthermia)* is used, often computer-controlled, to ensure a safe and precise application in the treatment of symptoms associated with Systemic Sclerosis <span class=\"citation\">[2, 3]<\/span>.<\/p>\n<section>\n<h3>How can the von Ardenne Iratherm 1000 Whole-Body Hyperthermia wIRA device be used for Scleroderma treatment ?<\/h3>\n<p>Overview of recommended WBH sessions with <a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/ardenne-iratherm-peranti-hiperthermia\/\">von Ardenne Iratherm 1000 WBH wIRA device<\/a> and target temperatures &#8211; <i>Treatments <\/i><i>shall<\/i> <i>only<\/i> <i>be<\/i> <i>performed<\/i><i> after final <\/i><i>consultation<\/i> <i>with<\/i><i> a <\/i><i>medical<\/i> <i>doctor<\/i><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-scroll-wrapper\" >\n<table width=\"1151\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"278\">Indication<\/td>\n<td width=\"99\">No. of sessions<\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">Target temperature<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"309\">Therapy time<\/p>\n<p>Increase phase\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Plateau phase<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Rest time<\/p>\n<p>Resting phase<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><b>Total<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>WBH <\/b><b>session<\/b><b> time<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"278\">Systemic Sclerosis<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"99\">15<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"135\">38.3 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" width=\"309\"><b>30 min<\/b><\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"164\">15 min<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"2\" width=\"164\"><b>~ 45 min<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"155\">30 min<\/td>\n<td width=\"155\">0 min<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div>\n<section class=\"faq\">\n<div class=\"faq-item\">\n<div>\n<h3>Can Whole-Body Hyperthermia with wIRA be used for other pathologies?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Other benefits and areas of application of Whole Body Hyperthermia include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/ujian-klinikal-hipertermia-onkologi\/\">Oncology, accelerated metabolism , stimulation of the hormonal system , reduction in muscle tone , enhanced nerve conduction, Systemic sclerosis, Depressive episode, Essential (primary) hypertension, Dorsalgia, Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing spondylitis<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A more detailed list of studies and effects ( (<em>from foundational studies on wIRA technology to crucial Phase III clinical trials<\/em>) can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/ujian-klinikal-hipertermia-onkologi\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_612\" style=\"width: 1034px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/ms\/ujian-klinikal-hipertermia-onkologi\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-612\" class=\"wp-image-612 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-1024x529.jpg\" alt=\"von Ardenne Iratherm 10000 Whole-Body Hyperthermia wIRA hyperthermia-device-summary\" width=\"1024\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-1024x529.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ardenneiratherm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/von-Ardenne-Iratherm-10000-WBH-wIRA-hyperthermia-device-summary.jpg 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">von Ardenne Iratherm 10000 WBH wIRA hyperthermia-device-summary<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Scientific References (E-E-A-T)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ut-accordion-module-content\" data-content=\"\">\n<div class=\"ut-accordion-module-inner entry-content clearfix ut-initialized\">\n<ol>\n<li><em>F\u00f6rster J., Fleischanderl S., Wittstock S., Storch A., Meffert H., Riemekasten G., Worm M.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Infrared-Mediated Hyperthermia is Effective in the Treatment of Scleroderma-Associated Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon.<\/strong><br \/>\nJ of Investigative Dermatology 2005; 6:1313-16 [<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16354204\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pubmed<\/a>]<\/li>\n<li><em>Meffert B., Hochmuth O., Meffert H., Steiner M., Schmollak K, Buchholtz I.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Rechnergesteuerte Infrarot-A-Hyperthermie zur Behandlung der systemischen Sklerodermie.<\/strong><br \/>\nThermoMed 1992; 8:9-13<\/li>\n<li><em>Meffert H., Buchholtz I., Brenke A., S\u00f6nnichsen N.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Milde Infrarot-A-Hyperthermie zur Behandlung der systemischen Sklerodermie.<\/strong><br \/>\nDermatol Monatsschr 1990; 11:683-85<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<footer>\u00a9 2025 [Romanian Society Oncologic Hyperthermia] All rights reserved. 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