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Medical Conditions - Phototherapy

Phototherapy is also called light therapy. It is a medical treatment that involves exposure to fluorescent lights, halogen lights, sunlight, and light-emitting diodes for treating certain medical conditions. It is used to treat newborn jaundice and lowers bilirubin levels present in the baby's blood through photo-oxidation. It is used for treating various forms of eczema in children and adults by reducing itching and inflammation. The common side effects of phototherapy are dry skin, nausea, folliculitis, blisters, and itchy skin.

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