Phototherapy

photo therapy treatment

Phototherapy treatment in Narasaraopet is also known as light therapy. It uses ultraviolet (UV) light for its healing effects. It is used worldwide for about a century in order to treat chronic skin conditions such as vitiligo, psoriasis and severe eczema.

Phototherapy for vitiligo patches

Vitiligo is a disease which leads to loss of skin color in patches. People of any gender or age can be affected. The patches begin to appear when the melanocytes within the skin vanishes.

Melanocytes can be defined as the cells that hold the responsibility to produce the skin pigment, melanin, that offers the skin its color and preserves it from the sun's UV rays.

Phototherapy or Narrowband UVB light at best hospitals for phototherapy in Narasaraopet is used to generate repigmentation. As it works from the outer edges of each patch inward the process becomes slow. Frequency of Best Phototherapy Treatment in Narasaraopet is 2 to 3 times weekly. This vitiligo light treatment can be well-tolerated in both children and adults.

The patient is allowed to stand in the NB UVB whole Body chamber surrounded by light bulbs that produces special NB UVB light. Depending on the size of the area , best treatment for vitiligo in Narasaraopet is provided where patient will be unclothed or partially clothed and is made to wear UVB protective goggles, provided by the attendant.

Phototherapy for Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition caused due to overactive immune system. Though it can occur on any location but it can affect the outer portion of the knees, elbows or scalp. In many cases, psoriasis burns, stings and itchy. Psoriasis is also related with other serious health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes and depression.

It can be treated at best hospital for psoriasis treatment in Narasaraopet where the skin is exposed to an artificial UVB light source for a particular time on a regular schedule. During UVB treatment by psoriasis doctors in Narasaraopet , it may get worse temporarily before improving. Due to exposure to the UVB light, the skin may become red and itch.

To avoid further itching, the amount of UVB monitored may need to be reduced. Occasionally, with low-level doses of UVB temporary flares may exist. These reactions may be resolved with continued treatment.

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