Phototherapy is used to treat a variety of skin diseases and conditions, most commonly psoriasis. SLUCare dermatologists offer both UVB and PUVA as treatment options.
- UVB
This treatment involves exposing the skin to a specific wavelength of ultraviolet
light that is therapeutic for psoriasis. Phototherapy light boxes produce UVB artificially
to suppress psoriasis.
- PUVA
In this treatment, psoralen, a plant extract, is combined with exposure to ultraviolet light to treat psoriasis on the whole body or on isolated sites such as the hands and feet. PUVA clears psoriasis for more than 85 percent of patients who use it, and results in long remission times, even without maintenance therapy.
Locations Offering Phototherapy
Center for Specialized Medicine 1225 South Grand St. Louis, MO 63104 Des Peres Medical Arts Pavilion II 2315 Dougherty Ferry Road, Suite 200 BSt. Louis, MO 63122
314-977-9711
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