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Has anyone done the light treatment? And if do, what was your experience? Thank you Laurie

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Louisville, KY
June 3
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Members responded warmly to the question about light therapy for psoriasis, sharing a range of positive personal experiences with both... Read more

Members responded warmly to the question about light therapy for psoriasis, sharing a range of positive personal experiences with both in-office and at-home options. Several members described success with clinic-based UV light booths, while others highlighted a device called Zerigo, a nurse-monitored handheld unit covered by some insurance plans that connects through a smartphone app. A recurring theme was that light therapy, whether through a dermatologist, a home device, or even natural sunlight and ocean water, has been an effective and appealing option for many managing psoriasis.

A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Hi Cathy, I was recently diagnose with psoria's. I have a few spots on my hand, on my back and behind my knees. It's not that bad. But I assume that it will get worse. I've been using creams and I'm doing ok. My dermatologist wants to do the shots called Skyrizi. I'm not really sure if I really want that route, so I've been thinking about the light therapy. She said I eould come in the office 3x/week for 3 months. Which seems a lot to me. But what do I know..lol
Your light therapy sounds wonderful! I'll have ask about that one.
Thank you for answering my question!
May have to move to Florida!!
Laurie

June 3
MyPsoriasisTeam

Light therapy (also called phototherapy) is a popular treatment for psoriasis, and many MyPsoriasisTeam members have shared their experiences with it — mostly positive ones!

Here's what some members have said:

- "I'm already in my second month of light therapy. I've got a cabin at home so that's great! This therapy really Show Full Answer

Light therapy (also called phototherapy) is a popular treatment for psoriasis, and many MyPsoriasisTeam members have shared their experiences with it — mostly positive ones!

Here's what some members have said:

- "I'm already in my second month of light therapy. I've got a cabin at home so that's great! This therapy really helps me and I'm almost completely 'clean'... 😊"
- "I had a large spot on my right leg with a really thick plaque. The laser has gotten rid of the plaque, and now the affected area has started to disappear. My skin color is coming back."
- "I've tried red light therapy. It reduced the inflammation, but I didn't stay committed because of the cost."

One important heads-up from a MyPsoriasisTeam member — consistency matters: "Once you stop the light treatment your psoriasis can return and often does. I found that if I kept up a maintenance schedule, I could hold flares at bay for much longer." Between 50% and 90% of people with psoriasis who undergo light therapy see noticeable improvement. A recent study also found that nearly 1 in 3 people using at-home phototherapy achieved clear or almost-clear skin after 12 weeks.

There are a few types of light therapy available:

- Narrowband UVB – the most common and widely recommended
- Excimer laser – targeted treatment for specific areas like plaque psoriasis
- PUVA – combines a light-sensitizing medication with UVA light
- Red light therapy (RLT) – uses low-level LED light; still being studied for psoriasis

Like any treatment, light therapy does come with some potential side effects to be aware of, including:

- Redness, burning, or blistering
- Skin color changes
- Long-term risks like premature skin aging or increased skin cancer risk with prolonged use

Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully — especially with at-home devices. It's also worth discussing costs with your provider, as coverage can vary with insurance.

June 3
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

Thank you. How do you like it?

June 26
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

This is what I was told to use you can get on Amazon

June 26
A MyPsoriasisTeam Member

When I was first diagnosed three years ago, I was covered with plaques just about everywhere. It came on very suddenly. My dermatologist gave me light treatments for about three months with treatments three times a week. A nurse would help me rub mineral all over my body and I would step into a light booth. The intensity and length of time was adjusted. At the end of three months I was mostly clear. Light therapy absolutely worked for me.
Over the past three years I have had small periodic outbreaks, mostly on my feet and toes. It’s frustrating but not nearly as difficult as whole body.

June 7

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