Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Has any every utilized light therapy for the itching. My dermatologist want sto try a course of it with me and I am not sure that it makes even the slightest bit of sence. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Dawn, My son did light therapy with the dermatologist before his transplant. He went 3 times a week. The sessions started out very short and they gradually built up, but they were never long enough for him to get hot. He never complained about it making him itch more. He got some relief from the sessions. We had exhausted all prescriptions and light therapy was done last...not sure why, but it could have something to do with the nuisance of 3 times a week and that he is very fair skinned. Joanne (mom of Todd, 22, psc 01, Crohns 02, tx twice 03, rPSC 05, diabetes 06, AIH overlap and living life to the fullest 08) No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.1/1734 - Release Date: 10/20/08 7:25 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.8.1/1734 - Release Date: 10/20/08 7:25 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi Dawn Light therapy has been a miracle cure for my itching so I would whole heartedly endorse it. It does however have the downside of increasing the chances of getting skin cancer and for that reason my dermatologist is trying to reduce the dose/frequency to find the lowest dose with the best effect. My feeling is that my itching has been so bad that I am willing to take the risk - I know that may sound flippant, but surely taking tonnes of pills for the itching is worse for my liver? It may take a while to ease the itching - the treatment starts with very small doses [around 30 seconds] to minimise the burning, but my itching disappeared after around 3-4 weeks. My advice would be to give it a try, I am sure that you will find some relief. Kind regards Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi Dawn Light therapy has been a miracle cure for my itching so I would whole heartedly endorse it. It does however have the downside of increasing the chances of getting skin cancer and for that reason my dermatologist is trying to reduce the dose/frequency to find the lowest dose with the best effect. My feeling is that my itching has been so bad that I am willing to take the risk - I know that may sound flippant, but surely taking tonnes of pills for the itching is worse for my liver? It may take a while to ease the itching - the treatment starts with very small doses [around 30 seconds] to minimise the burning, but my itching disappeared after around 3-4 weeks. My advice would be to give it a try, I am sure that you will find some relief. Kind regards Kym Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi: I use a tanning bed 1-3 times a week. I think twice a week for 5-6 minutes Works pretty well right now. I use about 5%UVB bulbs. Bulbs in commercial Tanning units can vary up to 20% UVB so know your bulbs. UVB is what You want. The hospital units are specific to UVB. I bought an old commercial tanning bed due to convenience. Most tanning Places close at 7 and there is no way I could go 2-3 times a week To a hospital due to work. Works fairly well. Sometimes my skin get’s a bit dry and I itch a tiny Bit from this but it’s not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2008 Report Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi: I use a tanning bed 1-3 times a week. I think twice a week for 5-6 minutes Works pretty well right now. I use about 5%UVB bulbs. Bulbs in commercial Tanning units can vary up to 20% UVB so know your bulbs. UVB is what You want. The hospital units are specific to UVB. I bought an old commercial tanning bed due to convenience. Most tanning Places close at 7 and there is no way I could go 2-3 times a week To a hospital due to work. Works fairly well. Sometimes my skin get’s a bit dry and I itch a tiny Bit from this but it’s not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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