Targeted Phototherapy is a form of skin treatment that involves the delivery of light or ultraviolet radiation. However, targeted phototherapy (TPT) is an advanced form of Excimer laser treatment. In fact, it delivers light or (UV) ultraviolet radiation directly focused on or targeted at the skin lesion through special delivery mechanisms.
Skin Disorders Treatable with Targeted Phototherapy
Conventional phototherapy vs Targeted Phototherapy
Disadvantages of targeted phototherapy
Targeted phototherapy can treat skin disorders like:
Dermatologists perform targeted phototherapy through laser like (Excimer laser) and non-laser devices. Moreover, these devices emit mostly UV B radiation (rarely UVA radiation) in a narrowband wavelength.
It works through the following mechanisms:
Advantages of targeted phototherapy
Exposure to ultraviolet radiation can lead to acute phototoxicity (like sunburn), and increase the risk of skin ageing and skin cancer. However, the risks of these side effects are low with targeted phototherapy when limited skin is exposed to UVA radiation.
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Phototherapy also called excimer laser treatment is a form of skin treatment that involves the delivery of light or uv radiation. However, targeted phototherapy is an advanced form of phototherapy. In fact, it delivers light or UV radiation directly focused on or targeted at the skin lesion through special delivery mechanisms.
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