Phototherapy: A concise Review

Abstract

Phototherapy has been used in the treatment of varieties of skin diseases, different types of phototherapy are used in
the treatment of those skin conditions; primarily for Psoriasis and Vitiligo for which phototherapy was first introduced,
phototherapy compared with other systemic treatments has minimal side effects and limited contraindications.
In this review article the author will be highlighted on the importance of phototherapy in managing several photo
responsive dermatoses, photobiology, types of phototherapy, the increasing indications for phototherapy and it`s side
effects and contraindications .