Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a relatively new treatment for certain types of non-melanoma skin cancer and sunspots. A photosensitising agent is applied to the treatment site for several hours prior to activation of the cream with a specialised light Continue Reading
Archives for July 2014
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
Skin
A Brief Look at the Skin The skin is the largest organ of the body. Due to the complexity of its structure, a long list of conditions can affect the skin, presenting in a variety of ways. In this section, we are going to consider some of the Continue Reading