At Home Light Therapy for Psoriasis

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Phototherapy for Psoriasis More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by srowen | permalink
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Phototherapy is the use of ultraviolet (UV) light to slow the rapid growth of new skin cells. This is helpful in treating psoriasis, which causes skin cells to grow too rapidly. There are two types of ultraviolet (UV) light therapy: ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA).Phototherapy may be given in a variety of places, such as in a hospital or doctor's office, in your home (UVB), or at a ...
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For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/phototherapy-for-psoriasis ^[1]

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Treat Psoriasis at Home: Ultraviolet Lamps More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Kristina Caruso | permalink
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Home treatment of the skin ailment psoriasis with ultraviolet light lamps is at least as safe and effective as conventional phototherapy at hospitals or clinics, according to new research.
Tags: psoriasis, ultraviolet, lamps, therapy, psoriasis treatment

For further reading: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20090507/treat-psoriasis-at-home-ultraviolet-lamps ^[2]

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A Guide to Using Light Therapy for Psoriasis More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Julie Motamedi | permalink
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Phototherapy is the original psoriasis treatment. With all the high-tech remedies available today, light therapy continues to be one of the most effective treatments for psoriasis.
Tags: psoriasis, phototherapy, skin, UVB

For further reading: http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20279937,00.html ^[3]

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1. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/phototherapy-for-psoriasis

2. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/news/20090507/treat-psoriasis-at-home-ultraviolet-lamps

3. http://www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20279937,00.html