Phototherapy

Phototherapy is a type of light therapy used to treat various skin conditions using ultraviolet light. There are two main types: UVB and UVA.

UVB is the simplest form of Phototherapy; whereas UVA requires you to take a medication (called Psoralens) before each treatment session that is prescribed by your consultant. We refer to this treatment as PUVA.

Your dermatologist will decide which the best treatment for you is.

Skin conditions we treat

  • Psoriasis
  • Eczema
  • Acute Dermatitis
  • Polymorphic Light Eruption (PLE) 
  • Vitiligo

Where are clinics held?

The Phototherapy unit can be found in the Physiotherapy Department (Outpatients 9).

How to access the service

Guildford and Waverley GPs can refer adults to the Phototherapy Unit.

Contact us

The Phototherapy Unit can be found  in the Physiotherapy Department, Level B, West Wing, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, GU2 7XX.

Contact the department by email on rsch.physioenquiries@nhs.net or ring 01483 464153.