Sutter Gould Light Therapy for Skin Conditions

If you have a severe skin condition that needs treatment beyond prescription medications, light therapy may work for you. Dermatologists at Sutter Gould Medical Foundation use advanced lasers and special lighting devices to deliver skin-soothing light therapy.

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Technologically Advanced Therapies

Your particular skin condition may benefit from more than medications and topical treatments. Harnessing the power of light enables dermatologists in the Sutter Health network to treat your skin disorder in a unique way. Regularly scheduled light therapy sessions can help heal psoriasis, eczema, actinic keratosis, acne, vitiligo, scleroderma and different types of skin cancers.

We offer the full range of light therapy procedures, including:

Phototherapy — Light therapy with ultraviolet light effectively treats some types of skin diseases including psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema. Exposing affected skin cells to the light on a regular basis can slow their growth. This treatment uses light boxes, excimer lasers and other types of light sources.

Dermatologists in the Sutter Health network are certified by the American Board of Dermatology and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in treatment options. Many are also members of the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

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