ClearLinkMedications that increase photo-sensitivity (an increased risk of sunburn)*
Posted on: July 7, 2020Some medications carry a side effect that increases photo-sensitivity. This causes an increased likelihood of sunburn when exposed to UVA and UVB rays. Not every patient will notice phototoxic effects, while others may see these results more severely. It is … Read More
Daavlin Partners with HealthLens to Increase Home Phototherapy Access for Patients
Posted on: December 9, 2019New Teledermatology Service Designed to Provide Quick Diagnosis and Treatment to Patients with Psoriasis, Vitiligo or Eczema [BRYAN, OHIO, December 9, 2019] Daavlin is a leading U.S. manufacturer of phototherapy units which use therapeutic ultraviolet light to safely and effectively … Read More
Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 7: Summary
Posted on: November 27, 2019Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the last few weeks, we’ve examined the recommendations in depth. Week 1: Treating with … Read More
Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 6: PUVA Overview, Risks and Recommendations
Posted on: November 27, 2019Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine the recommendations and share information about the significance for … Read More
Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 5: Broadband UVB Overview, Risks and Recommendations
Posted on: November 14, 2019Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine the recommendations and share information about the significance for … Read More
Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week Four: Risks of Narrow Band UVB
Posted on: November 8, 2019Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine the recommendations and share information about the significance … Read More
Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week Three: Combination Therapy with Narrow Band UVB
Posted on: October 31, 2019Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine the recommendations and share information about the significance … Read More
AAD & NPF Phototherapy Guidelines Week 2: Home Narrow Band UVB
Posted on: October 22, 2019Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over the next few weeks, we’ll examine the recommendations and share information about the significance … Read More
AAD & NPF Release Joint Phototherapy Guidelines
Posted on: October 16, 2019Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Developed jointly by the AAD and the NPF, the guidelines provide an “in-depth, evidence-based discussion … Read More
5 Tips for Beginning Phototherapy
Posted on: July 26, 2019Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to begin treating your skin with light and either have your first phototherapy appointment scheduled or a brand new home unit is about to be delivered to your house. But how can you be sure … Read More
