MultiClear
UV phototherapy for psoriasis, vitiligo and eczema
We offer a local UV therapy for the treatment of small patches of psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and pigment loss (vitiligo). The beneficial effect of UV light on these conditions has been known for decades and when applied as a course therapy the patient can become symptom free. The advantage of the MultiClear treatment is that the UV light is applied only to areas affected by the illness, while the surrounding healthy skin is covered up.
Recommended for
Those who have psoriasis patches on the elbow, knee, limbs or body, no larger in size than a few coins. Those who have eczema-inflamed skin at the back of the knee or the inside of the elbow, on the nape of the neck or on the shoulder; though no larger than a few coins in size. Those on whose face seborrheic dermatitis has developed which does not respond to other treatment. Those who have a pigment loss patches (vitiligo) that have spread to the face, or are on the body, at the back of the knee or the inside of the elbow and do not exceed a few coins in size.
Treatable skin surfaces
The face, the body, the limbs, the bends of the joints and the genital areas.
Preparation
The MultiClear treatment requires no special preparation. At your examination we perform a test treatment to identify the ideal UV light dosage and conduct the course therapy according to the result.
The treatment
During a MultClear treatment a handpiece covering an area 3cm. square is in contact with the skin surface and issues a series of few second light pulses. Then we treat the neighbouring skin area. Before treating round, oval or oblong-shaped mutations, we cover up the surrounding healthy skin to protect it from UV radiation. The treatment is painless.
Ability to work, nursing at home
The patient can return to work immediately after the MultiClear treatment as it causes no injury. Mild sensitivity, redness or swelling way occur on the treated area, though that disappears in 1-3 days.
Number of treatments
Just one treatment may be effective but we recommend repeating the treatments (a course of 4-12 treatments) in order to achieve a perfect result. The treatments can be applied once or twice a week.
Scientific background of the treatment
We use the plasma light source of the Clear Light Company for the MultiClear treatment. The equipment can produce UV-A and UV-B, and combined UV-A/UV-B light. The local UV light treatment weakens the local immune reactions of the skin, i.e., it is effective on the immune processes that may lead to the development of vitiligo and on dermatitis. Led by Dr Gábor Varju, Dr Derm Anti-Aging Dermatology, Aesthetic Laser and Plastic Surgery was the first institution to use the equipment and the related treatment method in Hungary.
Cost of the treatment
A MultiClear treatment costs between HUF 12,000 and HUF 36,000, depending on the area to be treated.