Can exposure to the sun or other specific types of light help those dealing with chronic psoriasis? We took a look at the science behind phototherapy, also known as light therapy, to see how the ...

Red and near-infrared–emitting fabric clothing may improve symptoms of mild psoriasis, polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), and alopecia areata (AA), but further research with larger groups is needed ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Feldman, professor of dermatology, pathology and social sciences and health policy at Wake Forest University ...

Doctors use UV light therapy to treat various common skin conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. They consider it effective and safe, although it may cause short- and long-term side effects, ...

Red light therapy is increasingly viewed as a promising treatment for wrinkles, acne, psoriasis, scars, and sun-damaged skin, and as a supportive therapy for some kinds of cancer. But does red light ...

Let there be light — for your pain, skin, and injuries, that is. The possibilities of red light to treat a variety of health and aesthetic concerns are just emerging thanks to interest from ...

The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Its softness allows for movement and flexibility, yet it is also durable enough to typically resist breaking or tearing. As one of the body’s more ...

Although some people with plaque psoriasis can control their symptoms by using topical treatments that are applied to the skin, some people with moderate or severe plaque psoriasis do not get enough ...