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Psoriasis Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy Available in Hicksville NY

  • By belaray
  • 31 Oct, 2011
There are many treatments available for patients with psoriasis.  One option that we offer our patients with psoriasis affecting a significant portion of their skin is phototherapy. 

What Is Phototherapy?

Present in natural sunlight, UVB light is an effective treatment for psoriasis. The UV energy penetrates the skin and helps the psoriasis to clear.
In our Plainview office, we offer narrow band ultraviolet light treatments. Narrow band phototherapy releases a smaller range of ultraviolet light to the skin.  This treatment may be safer,  help to clear psoriasis faster and produces longer remissions than broad-band UVB. It also may be effective with fewer treatments per week than broad-band UVB.
Light treatments are often combined with other topical and/or systemic agents to enhance efficacy.  These combinations can both increase efficacy and may allow for lower doses of the systemic medication to be used.
More information on phototherapy can be found here.
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