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  1. Phototherapy (Light Therapy): Uses, Benefits & Risks

    Oct 28, 2022 · Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, is a common form of treatment that uses bright, ultraviolet (UV) lights on your exposed skin. Phototherapy can treat several types …

  2. Phototherapy: Uses, Benefits, and Risks - Verywell Health

    Oct 9, 2025 · Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light to treat a variety of skin disorders and mental health conditions. Learn the benefits, risks, and side effects of phototherapy.

  3. Light therapy - Wikipedia

    Phototherapy is an effective treatment because it forces skin cells to manufacture melanin to protect the body from UV damage. Prescribed treatment is generally 3 times a week in a clinic …

  4. Light Therapy for Psoriasis

    Jan 23, 2025 · Phototherapy involves exposing the skin to ultraviolet light on a regular basis and under medical supervision. Treatments can be done in a health care provider's office, a clinic, …

  5. Pictures of the Benefits of Light Therapy - WebMD

    Sep 16, 2025 · When hardened skin goes farther down, your doctor may prescribe UVA-1 phototherapy. This kind of light goes deep into skin to loosen scarred areas and reduce …

  6. About Your Phototherapy Procedure - Memorial Sloan …

    Jan 31, 2025 · The goal of phototherapy is to reduce the growth of your skin cells and to treat skin inflammation (swelling). Phototherapy, also known as light therapy, does this by putting …

  7. UVB Phototherapy (Ultraviolet Light Therapy) — DermNet

    Ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy delivers shortwave ultraviolet radiation to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis. Phototherapy works by suppressing DNA synthesis, which in turn reduces …

  8. What Is Phototherapy and How Is It Used for Treatment?

    Jul 25, 2025 · Phototherapy is a medical treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to address various health conditions. This non-invasive approach involves exposing the skin to …

  9. Phototherapy - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    This activity outlines the different aspects of phototherapy and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in managing patients who undergo phototherapy for their various …

  10. Phototherapy for Skin Conditions | Penn Medicine

    What is phototherapy? Phototherapy is a type of light therapy, primarily used to treat skin conditions. It shines controlled amounts of light onto the body to promote healing and relieve …