Psoriasis can be treated with over-the-counter medications, creams, and soaps prescribed by your doctor. However, for some individuals, the skin remains itchy and scaly and even spreads further. For them, experienced dermatologists will prescribe the phototherapy treatment.

Why Phototherapy for Psoriasis Treatment?

Phototherapy often uses ultraviolet (UV) light that helps in reducing inflammation, patches, and scales. Moreover, history says that the use of sunlight has treated many skin ailments. Apart from dermatologists, both Ayurvedic and Homeopathy continue to practice for treating many conditions.

Phototherapy for Psoriasis treatment is considered to be safe, effective, and painless procedure. The treatment heals different Psoriasis skin conditions. Eczema, Vitiligo, and Lichen Planus are other skin ailments besides Psoriasis which are treated by Phototherapy. When the skin forms the scales and red patches that are painful, it also becomes cracked, which can also lead to itchiness, sometimes bleeds, and swollen joints.

Psoriasis can usually affect the areas of elbows, knee caps, hands, feet, scalp, and nails. However, this type of skin disease is not contagious and does not affect by touching the skin of the affected person. As there are different types of UV light treatments, you need to consult with an experienced dermatologist who has experience in using phototherapy depending on the Psoriasis skin condition.

Phototherapy – FDA Approved Treatment

Most dermatologists prescribe UV series treatment for Psoriasis treatment. Phototherapy uses certain UV types for skin cells that are slow in growing, reduce inflammation, heals skin effectively, and helps in eliminating or minimizing itchiness.

Best Treatment for Psoriasis

Phototherapy for Psoriasis can be done in few minutes, and the patient can get achievable results. The treatment is carried out by the expert dermatologist with the safest procedure in a private room. You will be given protective goggles or your eye protection. For those who don’t have face lesions, a face shield is provided that helps in getting their face secure from getting tanned. The treatment requires at least 15-20 sessions and is needed 2-3 times a week, and most dermatologists recommend these sessions depending on your medical condition and the severity of the skin.

For those who undergo Ultraviolet A treatment, a ‘Psoralen’ pill needs to be consumed 2 hours before the start of the treatment. Polaroid sunglasses will be given to protect the eyes for the UVA treatment, and sunscreen must be applied to protect from the sun rest of the day. 

Phototherapy Is The Best Alternate Option

Phototherapy is considered the best alternative treatment for psoriasis if over-the-counter and tropical conditions failed to achieve results. Dermatologists prescribe salicylic acid, retinoids, monotherapy in combination with the other therapies for making your skin healable.

At Dr. Sunaina’s Skin.Health Advanced Dermatology Center, you will find Daavlin UV series Chamber – a US FDA-approved American device that offers the best psoriasis treatment. It provides therapies full-body Narrow Band Ultra Violet B (UVB) and Ultra Violet A (UVA).

Book an Appointment at Dr. Sunaina’s clinic to get a consultation and discuss the medical conditions so that your doctor can prescribe you the best treatment depending on your skin condition.