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SHORT-TERM PROBLEMS OF UV PHOTOTHERAPY TREATMENT
Type:Uv phototherapy Time:2018-06-15 9:28:27 SHORT-TERM PROBLEMS OF UV PHOTOTHERAPY TREATMENT
The UVB portion of sunlight is responsible for most of the changes we see in our skin after we have been sunbathing. Therefore, most of the problems of narrowband UVB phototherapy are the same as those we experience after exposure to sunlight.
1. Sunburn
UVB light will produce pinkness and redness of the skin. We do not aim to produce redness or blistering of the skin but occasionally that will occur due to unexpected responses of the skin to UVB light. If you are red, treatment will be suspended until the sunburn has cleared. If you became red after the last treatment, tell the nurse and your dose of light will be modified.
2. Suntan
All people who are able to tan will do so as a result of exposure to UVB light. Many people regard this as a bonus but some people do not like to have a darker skin. The tan will fade over 4-6 weeks after treatment has stopped.
3. Dryness
UVB light does tend to dry the skin but this can be easily alleviated by applying a moisturizing cream before treatment.
4. Freckles
These flat, brown spots occur in susceptible individuals just as they do following exposure to sunlight. Freckles do tend to fade once treatment has stopped but can be re-activated by subsequent exposure to sunlight.
5. Eye Damage
UVB light can sunburn your eyes. This problem is completely preventable by wearing UV-blocking goggles while in the phototherapy booth. These goggles are provided.
www.kerneluvb.com---The
leading manufacturer of UV phototherapy.
The UVB portion of sunlight is responsible for most of the changes we see in our skin after we have been sunbathing. Therefore, most of the problems of narrowband UVB phototherapy are the same as those we experience after exposure to sunlight.
1. Sunburn
UVB light will produce pinkness and redness of the skin. We do not aim to produce redness or blistering of the skin but occasionally that will occur due to unexpected responses of the skin to UVB light. If you are red, treatment will be suspended until the sunburn has cleared. If you became red after the last treatment, tell the nurse and your dose of light will be modified.
2. Suntan
All people who are able to tan will do so as a result of exposure to UVB light. Many people regard this as a bonus but some people do not like to have a darker skin. The tan will fade over 4-6 weeks after treatment has stopped.
3. Dryness
UVB light does tend to dry the skin but this can be easily alleviated by applying a moisturizing cream before treatment.
4. Freckles
These flat, brown spots occur in susceptible individuals just as they do following exposure to sunlight. Freckles do tend to fade once treatment has stopped but can be re-activated by subsequent exposure to sunlight.
5. Eye Damage
UVB light can sunburn your eyes. This problem is completely preventable by wearing UV-blocking goggles while in the phototherapy booth. These goggles are provided.
www.kerneluvb.com---The leading manufacturer of UV phototherapy.