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Can Light Therapy Treat Spongiotic Psoriasiform Dermatitis?

Today I was diagnosed with spongiotic psoriasiform dermititis (I ve had it for a LONG time with various creams and shampoos for sebb. derm. cremes for yeast etc. I wonder about light therapy. We do have la light for helping moods in winter......can this be used? Thanks for your patience and prompt reply. Judi
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history of spongiotic psoriasisiform dermatitis my treatment advice is -
1. It a chronic condition mostly exacerbated in winter season.
2. You need to continue applying a good emolient cream like enmoist on affected part twice daily.
3. Phototherapy is an alternative treatment in your case with variable results. So it is better to stick to conventional treatment options like topical corticosteroids, tacrolimus, vitamin a supplement and moisturiser. Such treatment should be repeated every winter season.

Thanks.
Dr.harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.

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Can Light Therapy Treat Spongiotic Psoriasiform Dermatitis?

Hi. As per your case history of spongiotic psoriasisiform dermatitis my treatment advice is - 1. It a chronic condition mostly exacerbated in winter season. 2. You need to continue applying a good emolient cream like enmoist on affected part twice daily. 3. Phototherapy is an alternative treatment in your case with variable results. So it is better to stick to conventional treatment options like topical corticosteroids, tacrolimus, vitamin a supplement and moisturiser. Such treatment should be repeated every winter season. Thanks. Dr.harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.