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Ultraviolet (UV) light Part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a wavelength just below that of visible light. It is damaging to living material, especially eyes and DNA. Mentioned in: Eye Glasses and Contact Lenses Patient discussion about UV light. Q. My husband has psoriasis and the dermatologist suggested that he try the uv light treatment.Anyone try it. some of the side effects may be skin cancer and melanoma's. If so can you please let me know if it actually did help or if not. Thanks a million. A. uv light treatment procedure is relatively new mod of treatment so here is difficult to build an opinion about it. Read more or ask a question about UV lightActually there are two main type of treatment relating uv light are in use one is uvb treatment and other one is PUVA (uva light based). As uvb is the most prominent factor for skin cancer so this treatment is more risky. While PUVA is quite effective treatment and has less side effects. http://www.vitiligoguide.com/psoriasis/ How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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