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Clinical Phototherapy: The use of ultraviolet light in the treatment of photo-responsive skin diseases is safe, highly effective and time tested - making it an essential tool in dermatology offices of the 21st century. Dermacare has consistently led the clinical market place with innovations such as integrating dosimetry, built in treatment protocols, a patient database and EMR compatibility to make the delivery of phototherapy safe for patients and trouble-free for physicians and their staff. Photoresponsive Conditions of The Skin: Due to research in the field of photomedicine, the list of diseases that are effectively treated by ultroviolet light continues to grow. It is well known that psoriasis, vitiligo and atopic dermatilis respond favorably, but studies now show that UVA1 is effective for scleroderma and psoriasis in HIV+ patients and visible light works well for acne and actinic keratoses. Physicians trust Dermacare to design light-based medical devices so that their patients can reap the benefits fo the latest research. Photoresponsive Diseases of the Skin: Although sunlight has an association with medical treatment from at least as far back as the classical Athens era of ancient Greek medicine, including favorable mentions from Herodotus and Hippocrates, a scientific approach to photomedicine is a relatively recent development dating to Niels Finsen’s work in the late 19th century. Finsen won the 1903 Nobel prize for his work using arc lamp sources and to treat lupus vulgaris and small pox, which was followed by a steady stream of phototherapy developments over the remainder of the century: broadband mercury lamps, FS fluorescent lamps, Psoralen+UVA (PUVA), and Narrowband UVB. Currently, with some 40 years of experience with PUVA, 25 years of narrowband UVB, and 20 years of UVA1, a large variety of diseases have been successfully treated with phototherapy, ranging from the very common such as eczema and psoriasis to the very rare such as cutaneous GVHD.
Ultraviolet Phototherapy: Since the earliest of times, when sunlight was the only source, it has been recoginized that light can heal. Over time, researchers were able to mimic specific wavelength in order to safely harness the therapeutic rays while eliminating the damaging ones. Phototherapy is the use of these therapeutic rays to treat specific skin conditions. A). Whole Body Chamber:
Dermacare phototherapy with UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB system is used in treatment of Psoriasis,Vitiligo,Atopic Dermatitis,Lichen Planus, Seborrheic Dermatitis,Uraemic pruritus,Pruritus due to cholestatic jaundice etc. In the treatment process UVA or UVB are used. The apparatus have computerized systems which calculates required amount of light therapy and gives customized treatment. Conventional UVA & latest narrow band UV B (NB UVB):
Patients have to take treatment two to five times weekly. The undressed patient in underpants with goggles made to stand in the centre of a specially designed cabinet. Usually the whole body is exposed to the UVB for a short time (seconds to minutes). And the amount of UV is carefully monitored. A number of protocols exist depending on the individual's skin typeageskin condition and other factors. The skin may remain pale or turn slightly pink (the Minimal Erythemal Dose) after each treatment. Let your therapist know if you experience any discomfort.
Patches of psoriasis generally start to become thinner after five to ten treatments. Most patients with psoriasis require 15 to 25 treatments to clear, but it varies from person to person.
Ask your Dermatologist today if Phototherapy is right for you!