Phototherapy is an option instead of medication(s)

If medications aren't working effectively to help with your psoriasis or have the lesions are too extensive for topical treatment, phototherapy becomes an option. During phototherapy, your skin or just the lesions are exposed to ultraviolet light.

There are three options that are usually conducted right in your doctors office. Laser and or ultra-violet methods can be quite effective but they also have a few disadvantages :

Cannot treat entire body

Treatment may be painful

Darkening of the skin can occur

Scarring is possible

However, on the plus side there are several Advatages such as :

Well-tolerated

See results quickly, sometimes in 2 weeks

Fewer treatment sessions and shorter treatment time than with traditional UV therapy

Does not damage surrounding healthy skin

Effective on treatment-resistant lesions, such as those that frequently occur on the elbows and knees

Most side effects mild: redness, blistering, erosion

As always, discuss these possiblities with your doctor before making a decision on your own.


Thanks for reading,

Hope this was helpful.

Garret