Phototherapy
WHAT IS PHOTOTHERAPY?
WHAT IS PHOTOTHERAPY?
Phototherapy is a treatment used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
Phototherapy is a treatment used to treat a variety of skin conditions.
The light is ultraviolet-B of a specific wavelength. This is known as narrow-band UVB or NBUVB.
The light is ultraviolet-B of a specific wavelength. This is known as narrow-band UVB or NBUVB.
It is NOT the same as a tanning-booth light.
It is NOT the same as a tanning-booth light.
Phototherapy is safe in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Phototherapy is safe in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Treatment involves attending the practice 3/wk for a few minutes.
Treatment involves attending the practice 3/wk for a few minutes.
Patients disrobe, and stand in the booth for a short period (initially just 6 seconds). The UV light shines on to the skin and helps control many skin conditions including:
Patients disrobe, and stand in the booth for a short period (initially just 6 seconds). The UV light shines on to the skin and helps control many skin conditions including:
-psoriasis
-psoriasis
-dermatitis
-dermatitis
-eczema
-eczema
-hives
-hives
-itch
-itch
WHAT IS THE COST OF HAVING PHOTOTHERAPY?
WHAT IS THE COST OF HAVING PHOTOTHERAPY?
The treatment is bulk billed: so you will not be out of pocket for the actual treatment if you have an Australian Medicare Card.
The treatment is bulk billed: so you will not be out of pocket for the actual treatment if you have an Australian Medicare Card.
Overseas patients may be able to claim on travel insurance.
Overseas patients may be able to claim on travel insurance.
