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Should I carry on using creams when phototherapy?
Type:Uv phototherapy Time:2017-08-29 10:54:49
It can be effective to take other treatments at the same time as having light therapy, but talk to your dermatologist about what is best for you.
It can help to carry on using emollients during your treatment, as it can stop scales from building up on your skin, which can affect how much UV light penetrates your skin. However, ask your dermatologist for advice about any creams you¡¯re using as some may protect your skin from the light and reduce the effect of the treatment.
If you¡¯re taking tablets for psoriasis, it¡¯s important to let your dermatologist or phototherapy nurse know, as some tablets can increase your skin¡¯s sensitivity to sunlight.
It can sometimes help to clear your psoriasis faster if you take other treatments, such as medicated creams, at the same time as having UVB or PUVA light therapy. Using creams and ointments at the same time as light therapy may also help if your psoriasis isn't responding to either treatment on its own. Your dermatologist will tell you if he or she thinks this is an appropriate treatment for you.
Produced by Stephanie Hughes, Bupa Health Information Team, March 2012
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