Phototherapy - (ფოტოთერაპია)

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Phototherapy - This is the ultraviolet light treatment. Phototherapy has following methods: UVB (which may be narrow or Broad wave) and PUVA, which means the rays of the drug Psoralen (oxsoralen) simultaneous use. The latter increases the body's sensitivity to UV rays.

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Phototherapy is widely used in the treatment of the following diseases:

• Psoriasis.
• Vitiligo.
• Atopic dermatitis.
• Dishydrotic eczema.
• Localized scleroderma.
• Acne vulgaris.
• Dermatitis herpetiformis.
• Pityriasis Lichenoides (PLEVA).
• Lichen planus.
• Nodular prurigo.
• Chronic urticaria.
• Granuloma annulare.
• Mycosis fungoides.
• Ichthyosis

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Heliotherapy treatment applied to the sun in ancient times, and the 1903. N.Pinsen received the Nobel Prize phototherapy modern apparatus of the invention and its use in dermatological practice.

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Phototherapy Benefits:

• The method is safe (including pregnant women and children)
• The use of phototherapy equipment is easy.
• Much more effective than other methods of treatment..
• Do not have serious side effects by supervision of medical specialists.

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