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Does treatment with Levia® require photochemical agents or other topical treatments?

April 26, 2017agents levia® photochemical require topical treatment treatments

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Does treatment with Levia® require photochemical agents or other topical treatments?

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• No photochemical agents are required with Levia® and UVB phototherapy in general. We recommend pre-treatment reduction of psoriatic scale by washing or wiping with compresses saturated with salicylic acid. Shampoos that contain salicylic acid (UVBcare 1 Shampoo) are useful for pre – treatment of scalp psoriasis as they may help to reduce and soften scales. Removal of loose, excess scale through gentle washing permits increased penetration of UVB light during your treatment session. To improve UVB light transmission, fragrance-free mineral oil (UVBcare 2 Treatment Oil) should be applied to the affected area prior to treatment. One should avoid oil with fragrance because the fragrance will absorb UVB light. Mineral oil should be used on both the scalp and affected skin areas prior to treatment. Lerner Medical offers Index Matched Mineral Oil (UVBcare 2 Treatment Oil), Salicylic Acid Shampoo (UVBcare 1 Shampoo), Tar Shampoo (UVBcare 3 Scalp), and soothing skin moisturizers (UVBcare 3 Sk