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Has Anyone Had Success Using Phototherapy?

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Ontario, CA
June 10
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A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I had started 3 times but stopped each time when my skin became more ichy and developed/enhanced my rash. The photo treatment were initially 30 sec slowly increased to 58 sec. The later cycles started 8 sec increasing to 20+ sec. I think the intensity my be too high but they said it cannot be controlled.

June 13 (edited)
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

my phototherapy was very time consuming and expensive. so after a few months with no visible improvement, i stopped!

June 12
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I tried too and didn’t help.

June 12
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Phototherapy can be helpful for some people with prurigo nodularis, but it has its limitations. Here are some key points:

- Effectiveness: Phototherapy primarily uses UVB rays, which can help ease intense itchiness and other symptoms
- Limitations: It requires frequent visits to a phototherapy unit (two or three times a Show Full Answer

Phototherapy can be helpful for some people with prurigo nodularis, but it has its limitations. Here are some key points:

- Effectiveness: Phototherapy primarily uses UVB rays, which can help ease intense itchiness and other symptoms.
- Limitations: It requires frequent visits to a phototherapy unit (two or three times a week) and can take six to eight weeks to show effects. Relief is often incomplete.
- Risks: Natural sunlight and tanning beds, which emit mostly UVA rays, are risky and increase the chance of skin cancer and skin aging. Supervised light treatment in a controlled healthcare setting is recommended.

For more personalized experiences, you might consider joining a community like MyPrurigoTeam, where members share their stories and advice.

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