About phototherapy and when it is performed!

Today, ultraviolet radiation treatment is actively used all over the world as the most effective and popular method.

How it works!

Phototherapy has an immunoregulatory function, normalizes the balance of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory factors in the affected skin. At the same time, only the external effect of the rays on the upper layer of the skin - the epidermis - is spread, and excessive division of epidermal cells is inhibited. Rashes gradually fade, become less dense, and peeling disappears. It also has a pronounced anti-pruritic effect.

Benefits of phototherapy!

• Acceleration of the therapeutic effect;
• Reducing the drug load of hormonal ointments, creams, lotions, etc;
• Reducing relapses of chronic diseases;
• Prevention of new rashes.

Author: Dermatovenerologist Sofia Pavlyshyn

Diseases for which phototherapy is prescribed

• Psoriasis;
• Vitiligo;
• Eczema;
• Tinea versicolor;
• T-cell lymphoma of the skin;
• Vulgar prurigo;
• Atopic dermatitis;
• Chronic urticaria;
• Scleroderma;
• Zhiber pink lichen planus.

Contraindications to the procedure.

• A history of melanoma or skin cancer;
• Skin diseases with impaired DNA repair mechanisms and a risk of developing neoplasms;
• Diseases that worsen under the influence of ultraviolet radiation (lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroiditis in the stage of decompensation, etc;)
• Diseases of the eyes (cataracts, lack of crystalline lens, etc.).

Recommendations after phototherapy:

• Dermatoscopic control;
• Avoid additional sun exposure to the skin;
• Use moisturizers after the procedure;
• Laser hair removal is not recommended;
• The use of retinoids and antibacterial drugs is not recommended.