PUVA & UVB Light
PUVA or photochemotherapy is a type of ultraviolet radiation treatment (phototherapy) used for severe skin diseases. PUVA has been shown to be useful for a number of skin condition like psoriasis, eczema, polymorphic light eruption, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma & vitiligo.
All patients having PUVA are advised to use regular skin moisturizer to combat dryness and irritation and to aid penetration of light through the skin making it more effective. Moisturizer should be applied twice daily.
UVB is a form of ultraviolet(UV) light in the sun’s rays. In UVB light treatment these rays(short waves also known as narrow band)are used. These rays are responsible for burning and tanning, but it will help to reduce inflammation in the skin. UVB light is used for many cases of vitiligo, psoriasis and eczema.
PROCESS OF PUVA & UVB Light
- A thorough consultation will help to know your concern and skin condition.
- Client will be asked to take the medicine(psoralen) or applied directly the cream before the treatment and then exposing the skin to long wave ultraviolet light (UVA).
- Client will be asked to remove any clothes that cover the skin being treated. Areas that do not need treatment should be covered and protected as much as possible. Some safety steps include: sunscreen to protect your neck, lips and the back of your hands.
- Special glasses or goggles to protect your eyes from UV light, cover for genitals in men and sunscreen for nipples and areola in women.
Duration of the treatment may vary from patient to patient. After the treatment done, applied skin protective ointment and sunscreen.
After care will be explained.
