Phototherapy

Phototherapy

What we offer at Northern Dermatology

Phototherapy treatments include:


Phototherapy

Phototherapy is the exposure of the skin with ultraviolet light with precise increasing doses with each treatment. Phototherapy is used to treat conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and others. The treatment is usually administered three times a week. Treatments only take several minutes and are offered between 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Hand and foot phototherapy

Phototherapy is used to treat conditions on the soles of feet and the palmar surfaces of the hands. Phototherapy is the exposure of the skin with ultraviolet light with precise increasing doses with each treatment. Typical conditions treated include hand and foot psoriasis or eczema. The treatment is usually administered 3 times a week. Treatments only take several minutes and are offered between 8am to 430pm, Monday to Friday.

Treatments for Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a common autoimmune skin condition where pigmentation is lost is discrete areas of the skin. The best treatment is a combination of creams and phototherapy. Phototherapy is usually administered 3 times a week. Treatments only take several minutes and are offered between 8am to 430pm Monday to Friday. Vitiligo is often slow to respond to treatment and over 100 phototherapy treatments may be required for a meaningful response.

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