Hospital-grade ultraviolet light cabins in Edmonton providing targeted immune modulation without oral systemic side effects.
UV light therapy, also known asphototherapy, is anon-invasive treatmentthat uses specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light to reduce inflammation and slow the overactive immune response in certain skin conditions. At Stratica Dermatology, we offernarrowband UVB therapy, a safe and effective option that delivers targeted UVB light to the skin in controlled doses.
This treatment is commonly used to help managechronic inflammatory skin conditionssuch as:
UV light therapy is a well-established and widely used treatment in dermatology clinics worldwide. It’s often recommended for patients who haven’t responded well to topical treatments or want to avoid systemic medications.
Narrowband UVB is considered the gold standard for many phototherapy-eligible conditions due to its balance of safety and efficacy.
Initial sessions last only 30 to 60 seconds, gradually increasing to a few minutes as skin tolerance develops.
Standard induction protocols typically require 2 to 3 brief visits per week for 8 to 12 weeks.