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(also known as Light Therapy, UV Therapy)
When absorbed by the skin, UV light is thought to suppress the immune-mediated processes involved in psoriasis. Daily, short, nonburning exposure to sunlight can therefore help to clear or improve psoriasis. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Psoriasis | 250 |
85% |
| Depression | 18 |
100% |
| Seasonal Affective Diso... | 7 |
86% |
| Eczema | 5 |
100% |
| Chronic Pain | 3 |
67% |
Overall, 86% (305
Members)
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Phototherapy Reviews
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good had nearly normal skin for a while but soon comes back once you stop having treatment
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Got skin cancer from it
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Its a condition.
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I use a "Day Light" light box made by "Uplift Technologies." From mid-October to the end of February, I sit in front of it 30 minutes a day each morning while I eat breakfast. It is amazing how a simple thing like light can make a difference.
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I have no idea why, but is the only thing that has helped. Tanning once or twice a week clears my problem up, but it comes back if I quit going.
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for my exama i also have arthr. pretty bad gotta see doc about it next month. this t.s. really sucks
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Light therapy turned my life around. I was having alot of time off work and the kids had to get themselves ready in the morning for school. I just could not get out of bed.
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Have only had 9 treatments so far so i am hoping it will help!!
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I have had 6 treatments i have not had any relief as of yet
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seems to clear it up, somewhat...
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I feel your pain, my daughter is a year and we have tried everything... Breaks my heart! We are in the process of this treatment in Whittier, CA it ha... [More] -
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Thanks for replying. I had gone to a naturopath last year but was overwhelmed with all her suggestions. We bought one bottle of the omega3 fish oil, f... [More] -
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My daughter is almost 6 yrs old, was born with eczema. Severe eczema. She is of latino decent; so predisposed to this. We've tested her for allergies,... [More] -
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yeah i have also tried it in the past, It is was on a low setting but it still burnt my skin, Also make sure u dont have any of your moisturiser on wh... [More] -
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I was just wondering if anyone has tried phototherapy/ tanning. I was reading about the benefits of low exposures to UVA and UVB and am curious as to ... [More]
