Phototherapy is the use of specific wavelengths of light shone directly on
affected areas of skin. This light occurs naturally as a component of sunlight
and is part of the ultraviolet light spectrum.
Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light—the same type of light found in natural sunlight—that has been specially filtered to deliver just those wavelengths most useful for stimulation of repigmentation. Exposure to these focused ultraviolet rays, called UVB rays, may increase the number of melanocytes in areas of skin affected by vitiligo and prevent new white patches from forming.
UV light, or Phototherapy, can help create repigmentation of vitiligo. It is currently considered the "gold standard" treatment when vitiligo covers 20% or more of the body. This process is slow, working from the outer edges of each patch inward, so regular Phototherapy vitiligo treatment is prescribed. Phototherapy vitiligo treatment may continue twice a week for a year or more. Phototherapy equipment has been well-studied and has been proven to be an effective treatment for vitiligo. Phototherapy treatment is generally well-tolerated in both adults and children.
Phototherapy is the Gold Standard for treating white patches of vitiligo
Treatments are quick, painless, safe and effective in up to 80% of cases
Phototherapy stimulates pigment cells to produce melanin, in turn recolouring white patches of vitiligo
Each phototherapy session takes less than a minute to perform, and if you hold a Medicare Card – treatments are bulk billed
Specialists often combine special Vitamin D creams, and anti-inflammatory creams with phototherapy to provide even better results
Phototherapy works best on vitiligo of the face and neck
Phototherapy uses ultraviolet light—the same type of light found in natural sunlight—that has been specially filtered to deliver just those wavelengths most useful for stimulation of repigmentation. Exposure to these focused ultraviolet rays, called UVB rays, may increase the number of melanocytes in areas of skin affected by vitiligo and prevent new white patches from forming.
UV light, or Phototherapy, can help create repigmentation of vitiligo. It is currently considered the "gold standard" treatment when vitiligo covers 20% or more of the body. This process is slow, working from the outer edges of each patch inward, so regular Phototherapy vitiligo treatment is prescribed. Phototherapy vitiligo treatment may continue twice a week for a year or more. Phototherapy equipment has been well-studied and has been proven to be an effective treatment for vitiligo. Phototherapy treatment is generally well-tolerated in both adults and children.
Phototherapy is the Gold Standard for treating white patches of vitiligo
Treatments are quick, painless, safe and effective in up to 80% of cases
Phototherapy stimulates pigment cells to produce melanin, in turn recolouring white patches of vitiligo
Each phototherapy session takes less than a minute to perform, and if you hold a Medicare Card – treatments are bulk billed
Specialists often combine special Vitamin D creams, and anti-inflammatory creams with phototherapy to provide even better results
Phototherapy works best on vitiligo of the face and neck
