The power of sun!!!
Phototherapy: for psoriasis or for spa treatment? We bet
you often get confused with this term, as the majority of people do. Little do
they know that Phototherapy is in fact that special method used to exploit the
beneficial factors from the sun in greater valuable ways. It is thus very imperative
to actually distinguish and understand the different types of Phototherapy
treatment that exist today, as well as the various circumstances in which they can
be used for.
The power of the sun
The sun has always been considered to be a major
source of energy and for many religions, it is even considered to be divine owing
to its numerous beneficial characteristics. And this is exactly what we are
trying to bring to you; the power of the sun.
The sun consists of both the Ultra-Violet Light A (UVA)
and Ultra-Violet light B (UVB). Exposure to these types of Ultra Violet rays in
sunlight or simulated artificial light (phototherapy) triggers a slowdown in
the skin cells turnover and in turn, decrease the extent of scaling and inflammation.
On a daily basis, brief exposure time to the sunlight may actually prove to
help a lot with psoriasis. Though, such sunlight exposure for extended periods and
high intensity may contrarily deteriorate the symptoms and lead to skin damage.
Therefore, it is imperative to understand the sunlight regimen correctly before
opting for this method of treatment for your psoriasis and vitiligo.
What is phototherapy
Light therapy or Phototherapy is the use of specific
type of light rays that are emitted from specific units so as to be able to
treat an individual’s skin conditions for psoriasis, vitiligo or other
disorders. These specific types of light rays are called Ultraviolet (UV) light
rays that are emitted in a specific wavelength so as to alter the abnormal skin
cells so that they behave and replicate regenerate at a regular and normal
pace. During the phototherapy treatment, your skin is exposed to these UV light
rays which are usually emitted from a phototherapy unit.
Phototherapy makes use of either UV-A (340-400 nm)
radiation source commonly known as the PUVA Therapy, or the UV-B Broadband
(280-365 nm) or the UV-B Narrowband (311 nm) radiation source during the
treatment.
The narrowband UV-B light one of the most popular and
favourite owing its harmless, simple and very effective characteristics, as
well as its proven medical success rate of about 80% among sufferers of skin
conditions, especially Psoriasis. All these sources of radiation vary depending
on the different type of phototherapy device. These Phototherapy treatment
units consist of various sizes and range from lightweight handheld devices for
small areas of treatment to more heavy and professional ones for larger body
areas or full body treatment. The narrowband UVB phototherapy treatment is
usually administered two to three times per week until a change in the skin
condition is visible.
The broadband UVB phototherapy, on the other hand, is
very helpful to treat single patches, widespread psoriasis and psoriasis that
has been proven to resist topical treatments. Given the correct and controlled
doses, the UVB phototherapy has been proven to be very effective in the
treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis symptoms.
How is phototherapy relevant to you?
There is no such thing as a cure to Psoriasis and
Vitiligo, but no one said that you cannot live without any stress or issues
related to it. This is exactly how Phototherapy comes into play.
Phototherapy is considered as one of the safest, most
effective, painless and most convenient type of treatment of various skin
conditions, especially Psoriasis and Vitiligo. It is hence an important
instrument with an ever-growing importance and awareness in the dermatology
sector as well as among sufferers of skin conditions. The number of skin
conditions that can be treated with Phototherapy keeps increasing day by day.
This is hence your best chance at solving your skin issues!
Phototherapy can be used as a monotherapy or as a
combination of other treatments such as health supplements, healthy living
diets and other topical products, so as to produce faster and more effective
results. Apart from being very efficient, phototherapy treatments are very
cost-effective in the long run as well as safe to use. In addition, it is a
very helpful treatment for users who cannot use other methods to treat their
skin conditions, such as systemic medications. Phototherapy also does not
involve any kind of side effects, except for occasional rare and mild skin
sensitiveness.
Phototherapy treatment periods are usually very short
and very effective as from the first week itself, depending on the severity of
the skin condition. However, it is always advisable to consult a doctor before
opting for the phototherapy treatment, especially for large and more professional
units, so as to know and understand the appropriate time and dosage perfect for
you.
Are there any side effects?
As most modes of treatment, the UVB phototherapy
should be used in the correct doses and for the right amount of time. However,
some negligible side effects may include itchiness, redness or dry skin, which
can easily be reduced by using a good moisturiser.
UV Phototherapy and You
Phototherapy brings about many benefits for its users,
for example, the person does not have to move to hospitals or clinics and can
carry out the process comfortably and conveniently at home itself. Moreover,
numerous units of varying sizes and weights have been specially designed so as
to facilitate such home treatment. Also, it does not include any time-consuming
process and can hence, easily fit in your busy schedule and daily routine
tasks.
Uses of phototherapy
Phototherapy has been found to be useful in the
treatment of several diseases and conditions:
- Phototherapy for Treatment of Psoriasis and Vitiligo with incredible success rates.
- Phototherapy for treatment of other skin conditions such as acne, neurodermatitis, various eczemas, and even compensate for vitamin D deficiency.
- Phototherapy for mood and sleep disorders (e.g.SAD)
- Phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia and jaundice
- Phototherapy for skin pre-cancer stages or superficial types of skin cancer
- Phototherapy for prevention or rehabilitation
(Photo source: The Independent, 22 July 2019)
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Email: sales@pvcare.co.uk
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