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Vitiligo and Phototherapy
Type:Uv phototherapy Time:2017-03-03 9:49:04What is Vitiligo?
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.
How does UV Light Treatment help Vitiligo?
UV light, or Phototherapy, can help create repigmentation of vitiligo. It is currently considered the "gold standard" treatment when vitiligo covers 20% or more of the body. 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. Phototherapy equipment has been well-studied and has been proven to be an effective treatment for vitiligo. Phototherapy treatment is generally well-tolerated in both adults and children.