- Resources
What Are The Side Effects Of Phototherapy?
Phototherapy
Phototherapy means to treat with light.
When sunlight penetrates the top layers of the skin, the ultraviolet radiation bombards the DNA inside skin cells and injures it. This can cause wrinkles, aging skin, and skin cancers. However, these same damaging effects can destroy the skin cells that form psoriasis patches.
Phototherapy for psoriasis can be given as ultraviolet A (UVA) light in combination with medications, or as variations of ultraviolet B (UVB) light with or without...
Read moreMore information on "What Are The Side Effects Of Phototherapy?"
From Our Experts
Choosing the Best Treatment for Your Psoriasis
While there's no one-treatment-fits-all approach when it comes to psoriasis, the good news is that numerous options are available to help... Read more »
Vitiligo
Recently, I noticed some patches of my skin are fading. I read somewhere that changes in skin color are linked to some types of skin... Read more »
From Our Sources
Depression and Light Therapy, Electric Shock Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PsychotherapyAmong the various psychotherapeutic "talk therapies," cognitive-behavioral therapy appears to be the most effective approach. If... Read more »
Taclonex Scalp Top Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: BETAMETHASONE/CALCIPOTRIENE (CALCIPOTRIOL) SCALP - TOPICAL Pronounced: (bay-tah-METH-ah-sown/kal-si-POE-try-ole) Side... Read more »
Sandimmune Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: CYCLOSPORINE - ORAL Pronounced: (sye-klo-SPORE-een) Warning Cyclosporine is a drug that reduces the body's ability to... Read more »
Remicade IV Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: INFLIXIMAB - INJECTION Pronounced: (in-FLICKS-ih-mab) Warning This medication can decrease your body's ability to fight... Read more »
Psoriasis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many creams, ointments, lotions, and pills are available to treat psoriasis. Some patients require only over-the-counter treatment, or even no... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
