Can exposure to the sun or other specific types of light help those dealing with chronic psoriasis? We took a look at the science behind phototherapy, also known as light therapy, to see how the ...

Goeckerman therapy is a well-established, very effective treatment for a certain type of psoriasis known as plaque psoriasis (the most common form of this disease). It involves the use of coal tar and ...

Phototherapy is the oldest form of psoriasis therapy and is still likely the most commonly used. From prescribing exposure to various wavelengths of ultraviolet light, to applying salts and tars at ...

SAN DIEGO -- Home-based phototherapy for psoriasis achieved outcomes similar to office-based therapy, suggesting a potential for more convenient, less expensive treatment for some patients, according ...

Zerigo is a dermatology startup that aims to treat conditions like psoriasis and eczema. It raised $43 million in Series B funding on Thursday led by Glen Tullman's 7wireVentures. Its smart device ...

SAN DIEGO — Home-based phototherapy is non-inferior to office-based phototherapy for the treatment of plaque and guttate psoriasis across all skin types and was associated with improved Physician's ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . 32.8% of patients using home-based phototherapy achieved clear or almost clear skin vs. 25.6% of office-based ...

What Is Therapeutic Light Therapy? Therapeutic light therapy, also called phototherapy, is a form of treatment for certain types of depression, sleep disorders, and other conditions. It involves ...

Some people with eczema may turn to moisturizers and corticosteroid creams to help prevent and calm flare-ups, but topical treatments don't always work for every patient. And, while systemic ...

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