Jaundice in newborns
- Phototherapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to reduce bilirubin levels in newborns
- This treatment can help prevent complications like kernicterus
Mood disorders
- Phototherapy can help relieve symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and non-seasonal depression
- Bright light therapy can also help with chronic circadian rhythm sleep disorders and jet lag
How it works
- Phototherapy uses a man-made source of UV light to shut down immune system cells in the skin
- The light is absorbed by bilirubin, which is then converted into a form that the body can easily eliminate
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