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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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It probably helped a bit
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My husband and girl (6yrs) did it and it worked. Both dark skinned so higher UV
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This had excellent results for me but I get worried about having it to much.
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Huge improvement with no side effects or screwy chemicals in my body! Yay!
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This WAS and only thing that has worked for me. Without it I'd be back at square one.
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This worked great when it was combined with the coal tar and used in a hospital
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Long time ago but it worked and it kept the psoriosis away the longest.
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Definitely works the best. My father bought a tanning bed b/c we both have psoriasis.This is really the only thing that works long term.
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i had to go for uv treatment twice a week for 6 weeks and it cured me!
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nude sun bathing with nice music...how much more fun could you have...
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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]
