Light Therapy Directory
Light therapy, also called phototherapy, is essentially using light to encourage healing. It is used for depression, sleep disorders, and skin problems. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how light therapy works, benefits and risks, and much more.
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Phototherapy for Skin and Sleep: Light Treatments for Health
Phototherapy can treat a range of health problems. Learn about light therapy, how it works, and the skin and mental health conditions it treats.
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Behavioral Treatment of Circadian Rhythm Disorder
WebMD explains circadian rhythm disorders - when sleep is out of sync with your body's natural rhythm - and how to get a good night's sleep.
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Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Do the bleak winter months drop you into a depression? Maybe you have seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Find out more from the experts at WebMD.
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Phototherapy for Psoriasis
Phototherapy, or treating your skin with specific kinds of UV or laser light, can help with psoriasis, eczema, and atopic dermatitis.