Phototherapy, which is also called light therapy, exposes your skin to waves of ultraviolet light using a special lamp. The light waves trigger biologic processes that help clear up skin problems.
Phototherapy may sound similar to using a tanning bed, but it’s entirely different:
At AHN, you receive care from our board-certified dermatologists. Board certification means our physicians passed exams demonstrating their expertise in skin disease care. Their level of skill means you can count on us for safe phototherapy and exceptional results.
Many people receive phototherapy along with other treatments. AHN offers a broad range of skin disease care options, including the latest medications. Find out more about our dermatology services.
We use phototherapy to treat conditions such as:
You’ll receive treatment two to three times per week for several weeks. As your symptoms improve, you will not need phototherapy as often.
Your care may include:
In the beginning, your symptoms may appear worse before they improve. But many people start seeing results within two to four weeks.
After completing phototherapy, you may live symptom-free for a long time. If symptoms come back, we can start you on treatments again.
Phototherapy is available at:
Services available at this location include:
We are located at:
Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Professional Building
Suite 107
490 East North Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-3376
Services available at this location include:
We are located at:
241 Freeport Road
Suite 7
Aspinwall, PA 15215
(412) 784-1606
Services available include hand and foot phototherapy.
We are located at:
125 Emeryville Drive
Suite 120
Cranberry, PA 16066
(724) 741-3120
Call (412) DOCTORS (412) 362-8677 or request an appointment to learn more about AHN dermatology services.