Connect with others who understand.

  • Learn from expert-reviewed resources
  • Real advice from people who’ve been there
  • People who understand what you’re going through
Sign Up Log In
Powered By
Real members of MyPrurigoTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio City, CO
January 22, 2024
 · 
Reactions
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

yes, with awesome results!! went 3 days per week, after less than 2 months i was almost clear. then i stopped going, thinking it was cured then, and less than a month later it was worse than ever. currently deailing with surgeries and timing right the flu-covid-rsv vaccines. i look forward to getting back to the lights.

January 23, 2024
MyPrurigoTeam

Yes, light therapy, also known as phototherapy, has been tried for prurigo nodularis. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Effectiveness: Phototherapy is generally considered safe and potentially helpful for people with prurigo nodularis
- Types of UV Light: Phototherapy primarily uses UVB rays, which are Show Full Answer

Yes, light therapy, also known as phototherapy, has been tried for prurigo nodularis. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:

- Effectiveness: Phototherapy is generally considered safe and potentially helpful for people with prurigo nodularis.
- Types of UV Light: Phototherapy primarily uses UVB rays, which are associated with skin benefits, including easing intense itchiness.
- Risks: Tanning beds and natural sunlight, which emit mostly UVA rays, are risky as they increase the chance of developing skin cancer and promote skin aging.
- Supervised Treatment: It's best to have supervised light treatment in a controlled healthcare setting where the amount of exposure is monitored.

Always consult with a dermatologist before starting any new treatment.

July 20, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

Did not work for me caused my back to get bad spots

January 24, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

I did full body phototherapy at the beginning of this diagnosis. I looked like I had leporasy....didn't have enough hands to scratch everywhere at once!!! That took it down to only a few spots that I'm trying not to go bonkers over!

July 21, 2024
A MyPrurigoTeam Member

No, as none of the 8 Dermas suggested this as the ones I have seen evidently no nothing about PN! Nothing has helped me so I just try to deal with the horrible intense itching (itch scratch vicious cycle), burning, stinging, pain, zapping, etc! Anxiously waiting for the new drug specifically for PN to be available in March for patients. & so hope it gives some needed relief, but not a cure, but I would love to calm this horrific disease down on my scalp, & hoping it helps everyone that deals with this so-called rare disease!😱❤️

January 23, 2024

Related Questions

View All
A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio City, CO

A MyPrurigoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ohio City, CO