Phototherapy Make an Appointment Refer a Patient Ask a Question Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (December 01, 2012) Exposure to natural sunlight or ultraviolet light often helps people with eczema. However, it can be counterproductive if at the same time patients are exposed to heat and humidity, which causes them to perspire and itch or get sunburned. Phototherapy with many different types of ultraviolet light may be prescribed, such as broad-band ultraviolet B, broad-band ultraviolet A, narrow-band UVB, or combined UVAB light. Tanning beds are not an appropriate eczema therapy. This treatment should be used in conjunction with other therapies. It also should be reserved for patients with especially severe atopic dermatitis because of potential long-term adverse effects, including premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Day Hospitalization Psychological Counseling Clinical Trials For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials. Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) & Skin-Infection Risk We Are Open and Here for You × Our specialty care clinics for adults and children are open and ready to serve you. Your health is important, and that means taking care of your existing health care issues. Please note that as we schedule appointments, including necessary procedures, we’re taking every precaution possible to ensure it’s safe to see your doctor. Call 303.398.1355 or make an appointment online. Expanded COVID-19 Testing and Care Available Acute Respiratory Clinics for adults and children, and a Respiratory Recovery Clinic for those recovering from COVID-19 are available. Online Telehealth appointments and in office appointments are always available for our patients in need of care. Drive through appointments for COVID-19 testing – antibody (serology) testing and molecular (swab) testing are available. Antibody testing can be self-scheduled, while molecular and other tests require a doctor’s order. Patient Safety As best practice for all patients, COVID-19 patients are cared for in separate, dedicated units. All staff and providers are required to wear masks and other personal protective equipment, and our facilities are continually cleaned using enhanced sterilization procedures. Patients and visitors are screened upon arrival and are required to wear masks. Patients may have only one visitor accompany them to appointments. Please bring your own face mask to wear (cannot be a bandana or scarf, but can be a cloth mask). Coronavirus Information & Resources Close
Reviewed by Mark Boguniewicz, MD (December 01, 2012) Exposure to natural sunlight or ultraviolet light often helps people with eczema. However, it can be counterproductive if at the same time patients are exposed to heat and humidity, which causes them to perspire and itch or get sunburned. Phototherapy with many different types of ultraviolet light may be prescribed, such as broad-band ultraviolet B, broad-band ultraviolet A, narrow-band UVB, or combined UVAB light. Tanning beds are not an appropriate eczema therapy. This treatment should be used in conjunction with other therapies. It also should be reserved for patients with especially severe atopic dermatitis because of potential long-term adverse effects, including premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. Day Hospitalization Psychological Counseling