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Skin Conditions and Phototherapy
UV Psoriasis Light Treatment
Psoriasis is characterized by patches of inflamed red skin.
Psoriasis develops because the outer layers of skin cells reproduce too fast.
Psoriasis causes pain and itching, limited motion, and stress. Recent studies
show that psoriasis may be an immune disorder in which T-cells behave
abnormally. UV psoriasis light treatment, also known as UV phototherapy, exposes
the T-cells, causing them to die. In this way, phototherapy light reduces inflammation, and slows the rate
of skin cell production. During the clearing phase, UV phototherapy treatments are 3 to 5 times
a week with increasing exposures. UV psoriasis light treatment helps clear or
improve psoriasis in most people. Doctor may prescribe UVA, UVB or Narrow Band
UVB light. View
UV phototherapy-psoriasis research
UV Vitiligo Light Treatment
Vitiligo is characterized by loss of pigment in patches of the body.
Vitiligo provides little physical discomfort, though it is often quite distressing. Scientists believe that
vitiligo may be an autoimmune process in which the body destroys its own pigment. UV light,
or phototherapy vitiligo treatment can help create repigmentation. This process is slow, working from the outer edges of each patch inward, so regular phototherapy vitiligo treatment
is prescribed. Phototherapy vitiligo treatment may continue twice a week for a year or more.
Primarily Narrow Band UVB lights are prescribed.
View UV phototherapy-vitiligo research
UV Eczema Light Treatment
Eczema is characterized by itchy patches of dry, red skin which sometimes appears scaly or crusty. Irritating, uncomfortable, and stress-inducing, it is sometimes referred to as “the itch that rashes”. People with eczema have an overactive inflammatory response to irritating substances. This may be an allergic response or coexist with other allergies. UV light can be an effective treatment. UVA,
UVB, and Narrow Band UVB light treatments are prescribed.
View UV phototherapy-eczema reseach
UV Phototherapy Relieves Many Skin Conditions
At least 25 skin conditions have been proven to show improvement with UV phototherapy. Ask your doctor if UV phototherapy is right for you.
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