WPRS employs the world leader in ultraviolet (UV) therapies for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema and other dermatological skin conditions.

UV light therapy, also referred to as phototherapy, is a treatment for the treatment of psoriasis, vitiligo, and other skin conditions that involves exposing the skin to certain kinds of light on a regular basis, under medical supervision. WPRS is proud to have offered this service in Warrnambool since 2017 with great success and launched it in our Mt Gambier clinic this year.

Natural sunlight can prevent or improve symptoms in many inflammatory skin conditions. UV light is the invisible part of sunlight that can be used to help with such conditions. UVB is the middle light energy that occurs between UVA tanning rays and the intense UVC rays.

Although UVB rays are responsible for causing sunburn, when carefully controlled, they are extremely effective at treating skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. In phototherapy, this light is produced by machines and shone onto the whole body or the part of the body that requires treatment.

UVB phototherapy is the preferred treatment choice for people with psoriasis or eczema that has failed to respond to topical treatments. The therapy has been used in clinics and hospitals since it was developed in the 1920s. It improves skin conditions by reducing itch and calming inflammation. It also increases vitamin D production and strengthens bacteria-fighting mechanisms in the skin.

The treatment schedule varies, with skin being exposed to UVB light typically two to three times a week over the course of 15 to 30 treatments. The exposure time may be less than one minute initially, and then gradually increased until the skin starts to turn slightly pink. The initial dose is chosen, based on the patient’s description of how they usually tan in sunlight or on a test dose of the light that is administered. After a couple of months, a weekly treatment maintenance program is usually advised, since the skin condition can seem to have cleared for months before flaring up again.

Our Specialist Dermatologists, Dr Werner Sinclair and Dr Sara Sabourirad, will assess your condition and prescribe a treatment course with UV therapy. Treatment regimens may vary from once to multiple times a week.

Our Specialist Dermatologists are experts in assisting with your skin concerns. Enquire with the WPRS team today in Warrnambool on 03 5562 5330 or Mount Gambier on 08 8725 5302.

Regards,

Chris Kiroff, CEO