The authors report the results of an open study conducted on 53
patients with psoriasis treated by narrow-band UVB phototherapy, using
Philips' TL01 lamp. With a simple procedure which did no... VIEW
There are many advantages of phototherapy for the treatment of
psoriasis. Treatments are cost affective (on Medicare), safe, effective
and hassle free. There is no need to apply any creams, o... VIEW
In the correct hands, phototherapy for psoriasis is very safe, with
little or no side effects. Uncommonly seen side effects include mild
sunburn like reactions, and itchy skin that may last f... VIEW
If used correctly, up to 95% clearance of plaque psoriasis can be
seen within 2-3 months of treatment. Phototherapy can be used in most
types of psoriasis including guttate psoriasis, plaque ... VIEW
It has long been recognized that daily, short, non-burning exposure
to sunlight helped to clear or improve psoriasis in some patients.
Niels Finsen was the first physician to investigate the ... VIEW