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Dermatologists and patients suffering from photoresponsive conditions will find information of interest here. Click on a topic below to learn more.
Power Output and Why It Matters
The power output of your phototherapy device affects the amount of time it will take you to get your treatment. The concept might be easier
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Integrating Dosimetry and its Importance
Almost all modern phototherapy cabinets in dermatologists’ offices are equipped with a technology called integrating dosimetry. This same technology is now an option on Daavlin
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Winter Weather And Eczema
Eczema or atopic dermatitis is an allergic disease believed to be hereditary and often runs in families whose members also have asthma. An itchy rash
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Is sunshine a safe treatment for psoriasis?
Summer is just around the corner and we can feel the nice weather calling to us. Sunshine is great for beaches and barbeques, and some
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Psoriasis Treatments during Pregnancy — What is Safe?
Psoriasis treatments require special precautions before, during, and after pregnancy. This is an important topic to discuss with patients of childbearing age who are pregnant
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Phototherapy: Psoriasis Treatment Without Immunosuppression
Question: “I have a patient who is HIV positive and was recently diagnosed with psoriasis. Is phototherapy immunosuppressive?” Answer: Although this is commonly brought
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Does a Maximum Phototherapy Dose Exist?
One of the most common questions in phototherapy is what maximum dose should patients be exposed to. Over the course of phototherapy treatments, patients photoadapt,
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Rising Prescription Prices and Patient Impact
If you have been shocked by the ongoing increases in prescription prices, you are not alone. There are frequent discussions in the news about the
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UV Light Concerns with Respect to Essential Oils & Diet
Essential oils are all the rage these days. People are diffusing them to relax as well as applying topical oils to their skin; some of
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Clinical Phototherapy Provides Significant Revenue for the Practice
Why is Phototherapy Important? It is estimated that the annual cost of treating psoriasis in the United States is in excess of $11.25 billion dollars.
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Treat Localized Vitiligo with Proven Options
In honor of World Vitiligo Day on June 25th, we would like to offer a quick hint on how to choose just the right phototherapy
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Safe and Effective, Vitiligo Can Be Treated with NB UVB at Home
Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) Phototherapy is an option for the treatment of vitiligo that uses ultraviolet light in a very narrow range of wavelengths (311 –
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Vitiligo and Thyroid Disease: A Proactive Approach to Controlling Your Health
From time to time we like to share relevant articles written by our colleagues. In honor of World Vitiligo Day, we are pleased to share
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Talking Treatment Goals & Managing Expectations
Discussing overall treatment goals with your phototherapy patients can help set realistic expectations and achievable results. Severity of disease, comorbidities, in-office treatment availability, distance
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Phototherapy & Eye Safety
August is Cataract Awareness month, Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and for North Americans, the first total solar eclipse in 38 years. All
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Think Small to Treat Big
We know you are always on the lookout for better ways to help your psoriasis patients. Have you ever felt that phototherapy would be a
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Psoriasis Comorbidities: Making the Connection
For many years, it has been known that psoriasis patients are prone to a variety of comorbities, including increased cardiovascular disease risk, a risk that
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Holistic Healing & The Power of Phototherapy
As a health care provider, you care about your patients’ whole health. When you have multiple treatment modalities available to treat their skin condition, it
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Relationships between common winter illnesses and dermatology
As the days shorten in the Northern Hemisphere, the prevalence of influenza and the common cold increase. There are some interesting relationships between these winter
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Men face a higher prevalence of severe psoriasis
Researchers have long believed that men are more affected by severe psoriasis than women. A recently published study of 5,438 Swedish psoriasis patients compared psoriasis
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UVA-1 Phototherapy Expands Treatment Options
Ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy, in one form or another, has been used by the medical community since the 1950’s to treat a variety of skin conditions,
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Single Course of NBUVB Phototherapy Reduces Prescription Burden
Some of the more interesting phototherapy research comes from Scotland. Having, in practice, adopted narrowband UVB phototherapy some five plus years earlier than in North
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Patient Advocacy in the Spotlight: The National Psoriasis Foundation
Based in Portland, Oregon, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) is the leading patient advocacy group for over 8 million Americans living with psoriasis and psoriatic
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Treating Eczema & Winter Itch with Phototherapy
The return of cold winter weather in the northern hemisphere calls for hats, gloves, and scarves; the dry, cold air also means the arrival of
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Broadband UVB Revisited
One of the more interesting sales trends seen within Daavlin’s Clinical department has been a slight uptick in conventional UVB broadband lamp machines (also known
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Psoriasis & Alcohol-Related Mortality
It is common knowledge that patients with severe psoriasis have a premature mortality rate compared to the general population, even those with less severe disease.
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Patient Advocacy in the Spotlight: Vitiligo Support International
Vitiligo Support International (VSI) evolved from the frustrations of one person, Randy Salter. After developing vitiligo in 1994, he was told by doctors that there
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Psoriasis, Diabetes & Possible Combination Therapies
One of the more well-known comorbidities commonly found in Psoriasis patients is Type II Diabetes, often as part of metabolic syndrome. There are several
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Transitioning Patients to Home Phototherapy
If you have considered transitioning current psoriasis patients receiving in-office phototherapy to home phototherapy, you may want to read the recently published article, “Transition of
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Dyshidrotic Eczema and Tap Water Iontophoresis
Although tap water iontophoresis is most commonly used for hyperhidrosis, it has a long and successful history of use in eczema treatment as well.[1] In
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Sonia’s Story
I am a wife, mother, grandmother, and for the past eleven years, I have also been employed as a Patient Representative here at Daavlin. On
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Melissa’s Story
My name is Melissa and I have been a nurse for 12 years. This is the story of how phototherapy has helped me in my
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The Link Between Psoriasis & Suicide
Fortunately, although physicians in general are at a much greater risk of suicide than the general population, the dermatology specialty appears to have relatively low
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The Top 3 Perks of Treating with Light
Phototherapy is well-documented as being a highly effective treatment for psoriasis, vitiligo, and atopic dermatitis, but did you know there are several other “perks” to
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The Evolution of Modern Phototherapy
There have been a number of developments in the modern age of phototherapy that have brought new and better ways of treating skin diseases such
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The Top 10 Most Frequently Searched Psoriasis & Phototherapy Questions
In a review of search analytics, it is clear to see that many psoriasis patients share the same questions. Here is our list of the
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Using Phototherapy and Lotions… The Do’s and Don’ts
The symptoms of psoriasis can leave the skin dry, scaly, and itchy, and it is natural for patients to want to soothe these symptoms with
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AAD & NPF Release Joint Phototherapy Guidelines
Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy.
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AAD & NPF Phototherapy Guidelines Week 2: Home Narrow Band UVB
Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy.
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Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 3: Combination Therapy with Narrow Band UVB
Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy.
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Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 4: Risks of Narrow Band UVB
Last month, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy.
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Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 5: Broadband UVB Overview, Risks and Recommendations
Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over
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Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 6: PUVA Overview, Risks and Recommendations
Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over
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Joint Phototherapy Guidelines Week 7: Summary
Recently, the American Academy of Dermatology and the National Psoriasis Foundation released guidelines of care for the management and treatment of psoriasis with phototherapy. Over
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Delays in Vitiligo Treatments: What COVID Lock Downs Revealed
While the COVID-related lockdowns forced many inside, it also meant that a strong majority of vitiligo patients had to pause their treatments, thus resulting in
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Daavlin’s 3D Experience Shines A New Light On Phototherapy!
http://youtu.be/AqdJe3MvKZ8 Daavlin has long been known for pushing the envelope. Every choice Daavlin makes—from technological breakthroughs like SmartTouch and the ClearLink Control System, to advances
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Don’t Lose Your Insurance Savings
Here at Daavlin, an interesting phenomenon occurs every fall. We call it “The End of the Year Home Phototherapy Rush”. It’s the time of year
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Spreading Awareness for Eczema Awareness Month
Eczema, or Atopic Dermatitis, is an incredibly common issue and affects over 31 million people in the United States alone. Eczema can begin in early
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Dry Skin, Lotions, and Phototherapy
As the colder months approach, it is quite common for one’s skin to become dry and irritated, which is especially true for those suffering from
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The Path to Clearer Skin is Through Consistency
The most common, time-tested and successful phototherapy protocol consists of treating the affected skin three times per week for a period of several weeks. Treatment
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Tips and Tricks for the Clinic: Making Your Device Work Harder for Increased ROI
Want to maximize your device’s potential while increasing your clinic’s profit? Daavlin has compiled a series of helpful tips that will maximize your revenue potential
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The Hidden Expense of Living with Eczema
A 2020 study revealed that eczema can have a dramatic financial impact on the sufferer in addition to the physical discomfort and mental anguish it
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Teenagers, Psoriasis, and Self-Esteem
Being a teenager comes with plenty of struggles and hardships in and of itself. Body changes occur and new experiences present themselves every day; whether
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Medications That Increase Photo-Sensitivity (Increased Risk of Sunburn)
Some medications carry a side effect that increases photo-sensitivity. This causes an increased likelihood of sunburn when exposed to UVA and UVB rays. Not every
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Summer Clothing Tips for Psoriasis Patients
If clothes make the person, summer can be a challenging time for patients with psoriasis.Between the heat, the sun and less concealing clothes it can
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5 Tips for Beginning Phototherapy
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to begin treating your skin with light and either have your first phototherapy appointment scheduled or a brand new home
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