it is advised to a patient weth some dermatitis(like psoriasis)
2006-12-07 04:13:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
I am not sure if it's the same thing that you are talking about,but I have used puva therapy for severe psoriasis with a lot of sucess.The dermatologist uses UV rays(they have a tanning booth in the office) to help lessen psoriasis.Ususally what they do is give you medication beforehand,either a cream to rub on or pills that helps your skin absorb more ofthe UV rays.Then you stand in the tanning booth.Usually you go 3 times a week and they increase the time in the booth by a few seconds each time,so as not to burn you.Some people use regular tanning beds instead of seeing a doctor,but I don't recommend this,since the doctor's office booth is regulated and UV rays are VERY dangerous if used for long periods of time.But it helped lessen my psoriasis symptoms a lot.
2006-12-07 04:35:10 · answer #1 · answered by G M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean "Puva therapy"?
Please see Google search for more details on Puva therapy.
2006-12-07 04:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋