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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)
find Phototherapy helpful
Phototherapy Reviews
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I got a huge full-spectrum light box on a floor stand that looks like it belongs in a hospital. I sat and read beside it every morning. I think it did a lot of good helping me to wake up and get out of bed in the morning. My insurance company paid 80% after my psychiatrist wrote a prescription with specs that only this light box met.
This past winter, migraines made me too light-sensitive to use it.
This past winter, migraines made me too light-sensitive to use it.
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Love it! Very relaxing as well
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wORKS GREAT, BGUT CAN'T AFFORD TANNING BED.
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feel its important as it keeps one from going to the dark side
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Worked well in the past however many spots came back. Tyring to start again (waiting to see derm)
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worked but came back in about 2 weeks
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Worked for several years, but now seems inadequate.
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Its a machine that sends light waves into your body and this helps build new nerve paths. Its available at some Physical Therapist or you can purchase home units like i did.
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worked for a little while
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As soon as he stopped, the ps returned
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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]
