What is Light Therapy (Phototherapy)?
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Light therapy or phototherapy consists of exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers, light-emitting diodes, fluorescent lamps, dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light, for a prescribed amount of time and, in some cases, at a specific time of day.
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How do members experience Light Therapy (Phototherapy)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal affective disorder | 144 | 40 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 32 | 22 | |
| Psoriasis | 7 | 6 | |
| Fatigue | 6 | 9 | |
| Psoriatic plaques (scaly patches) | 6 | 8 |
Member evaluations
TheWorshipper
evaluated on Dec 01, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: None
- Side effects: None
rainydaygirl
evaluated on Jun 18, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for seasonal affective disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Wicked13
evaluated on Mar 04, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for psoriasis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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