Roughly two percent of the Australian population has a skin condition known as psoriasis. Psoriasis presents in a number of different ways. For most people, the condition is mild and a nuisance only, but for some it may be severe enough to require Continue Reading
Psoriasis is a common, chronic, relapsing/remitting, immune-mediated systemic disease characterized by skin lesions including red, scaly patches, papules, and plaques, which usually itch. The skin lesions seen in psoriasis may vary in severity from minor localized patches to complete body coverage.
Phototherapy
About Phototherapy Narrow band ultraviolet B (nbUVB) phototherapy is a light treatment available for patients with a variety of skin diseases. It consists of a very narrow band of ultraviolet light, between 311 to 312nm. This wavelength was Continue Reading
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin condition that affects about 2% of the population. Scaly, red patches develop and the skin may become itchy and flaky. It can affect nearly any site on the body, but is commonly found on the scalp, the elbows and on the knees. Continue Reading