How safe is ultraviolet phototherapy ?
As with natural sunlight, repeated exposure to ultraviolet light can cause premature aging of the skin and skin cancer. However, when these risks are weighed against the risks of other treatment options, often involving strong prescription drugs, ultraviolet phototherapy is usually found to be the best treatment option. SolRx devices use exactly the same bulbs as the phototherapy devices in clinics, hospitals and doctors offices. The decision to use home phototherapy is, of course, an individual matter that requires initial physician consultation and periodic follow-up.
