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June 16, 2013June 16, 2013

Psoriasis: Phototherapy Treatment and its Different Types

Over 7.5 million Americans are suffering from psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that brings about itchy patches of chunky, red skin that may also have silvery scales. For the most part, the patches will appear on the back, elbows, face, feet, knees, palms, and scalp, but they could also turn up on other areas …

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May 8, 2013

Good Effects of UVB on the Skin

Gases around the earth cut off 98.7% of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation from piercing through our atmosphere. The 2.3% that penetrates may have bad effects when you get overly exposed, but in moderation, it actually has good effects on the skin. UV radiation between 290 and 320 nm is referred to as ultraviolet-B (UVB). UVB …

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