Health Boards
Wed-22-08-2018, 17:24 PM
Hi Filmbuff
I'm in similar situation - just had session 5 of UVB light treatment, a whopping 24 seconds. I don't notice any improvement on my body, but the nurses say it's looking better - and I'm hoping they see something I don't. I have pustular on my hands and that is getting worse - whether that's down to a stressful weekend or the light treatment, I'll have to wait and see.
I have been told there is a maximum number of treatments I can have in my lifetime - about 300. As I'm pale and pasty (Fitzpatricks skin type 1) I rarely stay in the sun for long anyway, but have been warned that during the UVB treatment that I mustn't get any additional sun on my skin, and to use factor 50 when out and about. I am worried about increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, blistering and the treatment not working, but am willing to try at least one round (approx 30 sessions here) to see if it works. If it doesn't, or has limited effectiveness, I'll go back to managing with diet only (no dairy, refined sugar, gluten and alcohol (unless it's clear!)) and most importantly, trying not to get stressed.
I'll be really interested in hearing how you get on.
Cat
I'm in similar situation - just had session 5 of UVB light treatment, a whopping 24 seconds. I don't notice any improvement on my body, but the nurses say it's looking better - and I'm hoping they see something I don't. I have pustular on my hands and that is getting worse - whether that's down to a stressful weekend or the light treatment, I'll have to wait and see.
I have been told there is a maximum number of treatments I can have in my lifetime - about 300. As I'm pale and pasty (Fitzpatricks skin type 1) I rarely stay in the sun for long anyway, but have been warned that during the UVB treatment that I mustn't get any additional sun on my skin, and to use factor 50 when out and about. I am worried about increased risk of skin cancer, premature aging, blistering and the treatment not working, but am willing to try at least one round (approx 30 sessions here) to see if it works. If it doesn't, or has limited effectiveness, I'll go back to managing with diet only (no dairy, refined sugar, gluten and alcohol (unless it's clear!)) and most importantly, trying not to get stressed.
I'll be really interested in hearing how you get on.
Cat