The National Psoriasis Foundation provide free webcast about light therapie.

“Learn about the power of light! This webcast will explain all you need to know about the different types of light therapy, including lasers, ultraviolet light A (UVA), ultraviolet light B (UVB) and natural sunlight.

Stefan C. Weiss, M.D., MHSc, Clinical Instructor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, will discuss the safety and effectiveness of light therapy and give you the tools you need to make an informed decision about using this form of treatment.”

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Home UVB therapy for psoriasis as effective and safe as hospital treatment, recent study suggests.

For patients with psoriasis, treatment with ultraviolet B (UVB) at home is as effective and as safe as conventional hospital based phototherapy, concludes a recent study published on the British Medical Journal website. Patients also find home UVB therapy less of a burden and are more satisfied with treatment, the findings show.

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