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Is Phtotherapy Safe For The Kids ?

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I am from india, my son is having vitiligo. from 6 years we have been using different ayurvedic treatments over the years but its spreading. the major problem for me is the diet that comes with ayurvaedic treatment cannot vive give any food that is sour ( citric / Vitamin c ) and many more.

The reson for not going for phototherapy is hearing phototherapy is carsinogenic and it causes skin cancer. with kid i didnt want to take risk. But i heard the panel discussion from the experts and would… read more

February 20, 2023
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Narrow band UVB phototherapy could be an safer option and has been tested with no signs of cancer risk

March 5, 2023

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