Professional Phototherapy Skin Care

Psoriasis is a common, long-term skin condition that causes red, scaly patches on the skin. It occurs because the skin’s immune system becomes overactive, causing skin cells to grow and shed much faster than normal. These extra cells build up on the surface, forming the characteristic plaques. Psoriasis often appears on the elbows, knees, scalp, and lower back, but it can occur anywhere on the body. The patches may be itchy, dry, or uncomfortable, and the condition often comes and goes in cycles. Although psoriasis cannot be permanently cured, effective treatments can control the symptoms and improve the appearance of the skin. One of the most well-established treatments is medical phototherapy, which uses carefully controlled ultraviolet (UV) light to slow down the overactive skin cell growth and reduce inflammation. Phototherapy is usually recommended for people with moderate or widespread psoriasis, or when creams alone are not sufficient. Treatment is performed in a specialised unit under medical supervision and typically involves short sessions several times per week. Many patients experience significant improvement after a course of phototherapy, with smoother skin, less scaling, and reduced itching.

Vitiligo is a skin condition that causes loss of normal skin colour, leading to pale or white patches on different parts of the body. This happens because the cells that produce pigment in the skin, called melanocytes, are reduced or stop functioning. Vitiligo can affect the face, hands, arms, feet, and other areas, and sometimes also the hair in the affected areas may turn white. The condition is not contagious, not dangerous, and not caused by infection. It is believed to be related to the immune system mistakenly attacking the pigment cells in the skin. Vitiligo can occur at any age and affects people of all skin types, although the contrast may be more noticeable in darker skin. The course of vitiligo varies from person to person. In some individuals, it remains limited to a few areas, while in others the patches may slowly spread. One of the most effective treatments for vitiligo is medical phototherapy. This treatment uses carefully controlled ultraviolet (UV) light, most commonly narrowband UVB, to stimulate the remaining pigment cells and encourage them to produce melanin again. Over time, this can help restore colour to the affected areas of skin. Phototherapy is usually performed in a specialised medical unit two to three times per week under professional supervision. Treatment is gradual, and improvement often becomes visible over several months. While vitiligo cannot always be completely cured, phototherapy can slow progression and lead to significant repigmentation in many patients, helping the skin regain a more even colour and improving confidence and quality of life.

Eczema (also called atopic dermatitis) is a common inflammatory skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and sensitive skin. It often begins in childhood but can affect people of any age. The skin in eczema is more sensitive and loses moisture easily. This leads to dryness, redness, itching, and sometimes cracking or oozing of the skin. Commonly affected areas include the arms, legs, neck, and skin folds, although eczema can occur anywhere. Symptoms may flare up from time to time, often triggered by factors such as dry weather, stress, irritants, or allergies. Regular moisturising and medicated creams are the first steps in treatment. For patients whose eczema is more persistent or widespread, medical phototherapy can be very helpful. Phototherapy uses controlled ultraviolet light to reduce skin inflammation, calm the immune response, and relieve itching. Treatment is carried out in a specialised phototherapy unit, usually two to three times per week. Sessions are brief and carefully monitored to ensure safety. Many patients notice less itching, fewer flare-ups, and healthier skin after completing a course of phototherapy.

Hyperhidrosis is a condition that causes excessive sweating beyond what the body needs for temperature control. It most commonly affects the hands, feet, and underarms, but can occur anywhere on the body. For many people, sweating can be severe enough to interfere with daily activities such as shaking hands, writing, using electronic devices, or wearing certain clothing. In many patients the condition is called primary hyperhidrosis, meaning the sweat glands are overactive without an underlying medical cause. It often begins in adolescence or early adulthood and may run in families. One of the most effective treatments for sweating of the hands and feet is iontophoresis. This treatment uses a gentle electrical current passed through water to temporarily reduce the activity of the sweat glands. During treatment, the hands or feet are placed in shallow trays of tap water while a low electrical current passes through the water for about 20–30 minutes. The procedure is safe and generally painless, although some patients feel a mild tingling sensation. Treatments are usually performed two to three times per week at first, and once sweating improves, maintenance treatments every 1–2 weeks may keep symptoms under control. Iontophoresis is widely used because it is non-invasive, drug-free, and effective for many patients. With regular treatment, many people experience a significant reduction in sweating and improved confidence in everyday life.