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How Is Phototherapy Working For Anybody? Its A Godsend For Me! And Insurance Pays For It.

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October 23
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Phototherapy can be beneficial for prurigo nodularis, but it has some limitations:

- Convenience: Requires visits to a phototherapy unit two or three times a week
- Time: It can take six to eight weeks to see effects, and relief may be incomplete.
- Combination Therapy: Often used with another treatment for better Show Full Answer

Phototherapy can be beneficial for prurigo nodularis, but it has some limitations:

- Convenience: Requires visits to a phototherapy unit two or three times a week.
- Time: It can take six to eight weeks to see effects, and relief may be incomplete.
- Combination Therapy: Often used with another treatment for better results.

While it can be effective, it's important to have it supervised in a healthcare setting to monitor UV exposure and minimize risks.

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