The Power Of UV Phototherapy Light Treatments

Although there is no cure for vitiligo, psoriasis or eczema, there are many treatment options available on the market today including topical agents, biologics (systemic medications like Enbrel, Amevive and Raptiva) and phototherapy. Deciding on the best option for you can be daunting, but UVBioTek™ makes it easier! Our phototherapy equipment offers the following advantages for treating psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and CTCL.

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Cost Effective Treatments

One of the greatest benefits of UV phototherapy light treatments is the relatively low cost. While other treatment options could induce high insurance co-pays, most insurance companies cover some, if not all of the price of our units, and payment options are also available. Click here for a FREE Insurance Coverage Guide.

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Effective Results… Quickly

Find relief sooner with phototherapy! Doctor-prescribed UVB or Narrow Band UVB (NbUVB) light therapy treatments can begin to show positive results in a matter of just several sessions. With home phototherapy, you can treat your skin condition in the convenience of your own home, on your schedule.

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High Efficacy with Virtually No Side Effects

Doctors have been effectively treating psoriasis and other skin conditions by prescribing UVB phototherapy for decades (80+ years). With proper use, there are practically no side effects! Our unique UV system offers Acrylic Safety-Shield™ panels and built-in safety features so you can even treat pediatric psoriasis. Why worry about potential side effects? Treat psoriasis, vitiligo, CTCL or eczema with safe, effective UV phototherapy.

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Convenient and Comfortable

Experience non-invasive light therapy treatment at your doctor’s office or with home phototherapy! Simply expose your body to UVB light for brief periods for powerful results. Our effective equipment is easy to use, blends with your décor and requires minimal space!

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Great for Combination Therapy

Add phototherapy to your regimen for effective relief! If other methods of treating psoriasis, vitiligo or eczema aren't working, adding UVB phototherapy may be the answer! Combination therapies including topical agents and light therapy, or biologics and phototherapy, may play an important role in finding relief from your skin condition. This is especially useful if other systemic medications such as Amevive or Enbrel alone are too severe for your particular situation. You can also use phototherapy alone if potential side effects from the biologics are a concern.

An article in Skin & Allergy News sheds new light on combining phototherapy with certain biologics like Amevive or Enbrel:

"Dr. Koo [of the University of California, San Francisco] said he has had excellent results using phototherapy and biologics in serial combination. First, clear the thick scaly plaques with phototherapy, and then transition the patient to a biologic such as alefacept. At Dr. Koo's treatment center, some patients are on etanercept [Enbrel], infliximab [Remicade], or alefacept [Amevive] while concurrently undergoing phototherapy. There does not appear to be a photosensitization problem with any of the biologics, he added." *

Talk to your doctor today to see if phototherapy is right for you.

Want to learn more about the advantages of UV phototherapy? Contact UVBioTek™ today or call 800-882-4683!

* "Biologics the Rage, but Don't Shun PUVA, UVB"
Goldman, R., Contributing Writer, Skin & Allergy News - 08/2003 (Volume 24, Number 8)