Causes and Remedies
Atopic Dermatitis Remedy #4: Phototherapy
If initial treatments don’t work and the condition is severe enough, then it may be necessary to turn to more drastic measures. Phototherapy, also called light therapy, is quite effective at treating atopic dermatitis and involves exposing the skin to natural or artificial light. Artificial light sources use ultraviolet light to treat the condition.
This is potentially problematic as overexposure to ultraviolet light encourages ageing and increases the risk of cancer. For this reason, it is only usually adults that are treated with phototherapy. While the risks are well known, they may be risks worth taking for people with a condition that is particularly uncomfortable.
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