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Physical Therapy, Electromagnetic Field

Phototherapy

What is phototherapy?

Phototherapy is treatment by light, be it infrared, visible, or ultraviolet. Treatment by daylight is as old as humankind and the sun is central to it. All artificial light sources produce a specific range of wavelengths that have respective healing effects. The effects also depend on the polarisation of light. You will find more details under specific treatments.

How phototherapy helps?

The specific range of wavelengths used for treatment has a more intense effect when applied alone than as part of the sunrays coming from the sun. The light in general stimulates the growth and regeneration of living tissues, enhances the blood supply and metabolism, boosts immunity and positively affects our mood. The specific healing effects of various parts of the light spectrum are given under the respective procedures as they vary considerably.

Medical prescription: depending on selected treatment and current health status

Advisable for:

Psoriasis, parapsoriasis, vitiligo, atopic dermatitis, acne, seborrhoic dermatitis, ichthyosis, systemic lupus

Not advisable for:

Skin cancer, photodermatoses, synchronous sun tanning, consumption of photosensibilising drugs, infectious diseases, fever, acute inflammation, untreated or uncontrolled hypertension, acute thrombosis, phlebitis, psychosis, alcohol or drug abuse, epilepsy and immunosuppression after organ transplantation

Phototherapy available at 10 ensana hotels

What it is
A controlled light treatment that delivers carefully measured doses of narrowband UVB or full-spectrum light to the skin within an enclosed cabin or panel. Each session lasts only a few minutes, with exposure time increased gradually under supervision.
Who it's for
Often suggested for guests living with chronic plaque psoriasis, atopic eczema or seasonal low mood, as well as those seeking gentle support for vitamin D synthesis. Always prescribed after the entry medical examination with our spa physician.
Expected results
Many guests report calmer, less inflamed skin and a lift in overall wellbeing over a course of treatment. Results vary from person to person, and benefits are typically seen after a structured series taken across a healing stay.

Suitable for

Suitable:Chronic plaque or guttate psoriasis during stable periods between acute flares
Suitable:Atopic eczema and other long-standing, treatment-resistant inflammatory skin conditions
Suitable:Localised vitiligo where supporting repigmentation is the goal
Suitable:Seasonal affective disorder and light-related low mood during the darker months
Suitable:Persistent itch (pruritus) associated with certain stable dermatological conditions
Suitable:Supporting healthy vitamin D levels where natural daylight exposure is limited

Not recommended for

Not recommended:A personal or family history of melanoma or other skin cancers
Not recommended:Photosensitivity disorders such as lupus or porphyria
Not recommended:Current use of photosensitising medication, including some antibiotics, retinoids or St John's Wort
Not recommended:Very fair skin that burns easily, or a history of severe sunburn reactions
Not recommended:Pregnancy, unless expressly approved by your attending physician
Not recommended:Significant eye conditions such as cataracts or untreated retinal disease

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Our medical coordinator reviews your health history and recommends the most suitable spa treatment plan — free of charge and with no obligation to book. Typical reply within one working day.

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