Healthy skin surrounding the affected areas is not exposed to radiation
Different templates are used according to the area to be treated
A higher dose of radiation can be delivered, with a reduced cumulative dose of irradiation
In some cases, a shorter course of treatment is effective
It can be used in areas difficult to reach with conventional phototherapy, such as ears and genitals
It can be used in children, as it is a relatively friendly–looking piece of equipment.
In most cases, excimer light is tolerated well. The aim of treatment is to deliver a dose that induces visible redness in the psoriatic lesion (supra-erythematous dose), but that does not induce a blister or second-degree burn. It causes blisters on treated areas if the dose is too high.
Other side effects include:
Painful erythema
Hyperpigmentation
Erosions
Koebnerisation (development of skin lesions due to trauma in case of a burn)
Reactivation of herpes virus infection.
Recommended 1–3 times weekly.
The duration of treatment is shorter than for whole body phototherapy. Some response may be noted as early as 6–8 treatments and complete response may take 20–30 sessions. The average length of treatment is about seven weeks.
Opening Hours:
Mon – Sat 12 pm – 8 pm
Sunday Closed
