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Phototherapy

Also called: Photochemotherapy, UV Light Therapy, Extracorporeal Photochemotherapy, Chemophototherapy, PUVA

- Summary
- About phototherapy
- Conditions treated
- Types and differences
- Before, during and after
- Potential benefits and risks
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Kimberly Bazar, M.D., AAD
Mary Ellen Luchetti, M.D., AAD

Questions for your doctor 

Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following phototherapy-related questions:

  1. Why are you recommending that I undergo this procedure?

  2. Are you experienced with phototherapy?

  3. What kind of phototherapy may be beneficial to my condition?

  4. Can you explain the procedure to me in detail?

  5. What risks will I face by undergoing phototherapy?

  6. How will phototherapy affect my other medical conditions?

  7. How will my current medications affect phototherapy?

  8. What precautions should I take when outdoors while on phototherapy?

  9. How long will my phototherapy session last?

  10. Will my phototherapy require maintenance sessions?

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Review Date: 02-22-2007
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