Treatment
Targeted phototherapy
Also called Focused phototherapy, Concentrated phototherapy, Micro phototherapy
Ultraviolet light delivered straight onto a skin lesion through a hand piece, leaving healthy skin untouched.
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What it is
Ultraviolet light delivered straight onto a skin lesion through a hand piece, leaving healthy skin untouched.
Notice
What you may notice
A defined lesion may be assessed for targeted exposure.
Context
Who it can affect
People with localised patches needing supervised light treatment.
A conversation with the doctor
What may help
May suit selected vitiligo, psoriasis or other conditions; extent and response vary.
Your dermatologist may consider targeted phototherapy for selected lesions. Suitability and response vary.
Before you come
What you can do
- Tell the doctor about medicines.
- Protect treated skin as instructed.
- Keep scheduled sessions.
Reviewed by Dr. D. A. Satish · review date to be confirmedUnder clinical review