Phototherapy Treatment at Corpus Christi Allergy, Asthma, and Dermatology Clinic
At Corpus Christi Allergy, Asthma and Dermatology Clinic, we stay up to date on the latest medical developments so you receive the best treatment for your skin symptoms. Phototherapy may be combined with allergy shots (immunophototherapy) and biologic therapy to make the overall treatment of your skin condition more effective.
PHOTOTHERAPY IS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT CORPUS CHRISTI ALLERGY, ASTHMA, AND DERMATOLOGY CLINIC AND IS A VERY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT FOR ALLERGIC SKIN CONDITIONS SUCH AS ECZEMA.
Call us at 361-888-6782 for more information on phototherapy or walk in to receive treatment.
Skin conditions treated with Phototherapy
Many people with allergic skin conditions can benefit from phototherapy. Some skin conditions that can benefit from this treatment are:
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Vitiligo
- Mycosis fungoides
- Itching
- Acne
How does Phototherapy work?
The immune system of the skin causes the rash and itch cycle seen in patients with inflammatory skin conditions, like psoriasis and eczema. Phototherapy primarily works by calming down the skin's immune system, which results in less itching or swelling of the skin. Regular treatment decreases rapid cell turnover seen in cases like psoriasis. As the condition gets better, the dose and frequency of phototherapy is adjusted. The main goal of this maintenance therapy is to prolong the time of remission where the skin is free of disease or skin condition.
Benefits of Phototherapy
The best way to decide if phototherapy is right for you is to consider the benefits first, and then the possible side effects. The benefits of phototherapy are:
• Improvement of current lesions
• Reduced incidence of new lesions
• Remission—with the possibility of required maintenance therapy; varies on a case-by-case basis
• It is natural, it decreases the need for more topical creams or oral medications
• It makes current skin treatment more effective
