Phototherapy

Phototherapy It is a therapeutic method that utilises the effects of specific types of light on the body. Depending on the technology used, it may employ visible, infrared or ultraviolet radiation. It is used, amongst other things, in the treatment of certain dermatological conditions, such as atopic dermatitis, as well as in other fields of medicine, such as the treatment of seasonal affective disorder or neonatal jaundice.

In dermatology, phototherapy can be used, amongst other things, to treat certain inflammatory and chronic skin conditions. The type of light, the dose and the frequency of treatments are selected on an individual basis, depending on the indications and the condition of the skin. Phototherapy is one of the methods that utilise the therapeutic effects of light, as are certain forms of laser therapy, although both methods use light in different ways.

Phototherapy It may be carried out in medical centres and specialist clinics. In the case of dermatological treatments requiring the use of UV radiation, the procedures should be carried out in accordance with the doctor’s instructions, who determines the appropriate type and parameters of the irradiation.