The present invention relates to a phototherapy device, a kit containing such a phototherapy device, and a method for treating a patient with a phototherapy device. The phototherapy device contains a housing, an emission portion, and a light tube. The housing contains a light source that emits light at a wavelength of from about 400 nm to about 550 nm, and may contain a light shield proximal to the light source. The emission portion is distal form the housing and is connected thereto via a light tube which contains an optical fibre. A mesh may enclose the optical fibre and may allow a limited amount of light to leak from the optical fibre to the outside environment.
