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Overview
Phototherapy exposes the skin to specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light under medical supervision. It can calm inflammation and help restore skin colour.
Who it may help
- People with psoriasis
- People with vitiligo
- People with eczema that does not respond to creams
- People with some other chronic skin conditions
What to expect
Treatment is given two to three times a week for several weeks. Each session lasts a few minutes, and the dose is gradually increased.
Risks
Risks include sunburn-like redness, dryness, itching, pigment changes and a long-term increase in skin cancer risk.
At KIH
Our team can guide you to a skin specialist for phototherapy. Newborn babies with jaundice may receive a different type of phototherapy in KIH's neonatal unit.
This information is for general education. Your doctor will explain whether this treatment is suitable for you, and its benefits and risks. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.