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UV Phototherapy vs. Biologics
Whether a home
unit is manufactured by National
Biological, Daavlin,
or other, home phototherapy is the safest, most efective, and most
economical treatment for psoriasis. S.E.E. the light.
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Biologics* |
Versus |
Ultraviolet Light Phototherapy |
| Only 21% of patients achieve 75% PASI score (IM). On average only 29% of patients achieve 75% PASI
score (IV). |
Clearing
at 12 weeks |
84% of patients
achieve clearance, typically in 20-25 treatments. Long term remission for 90-95% of patients |
| Suppress Immune System5, |
Side Effects* |
Mild, temporary
sun-burn |
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Not Fully Reimbursed8
Potentially high co-pays for patients. Single course of therapy every 6-12 months $12K-$18K. |
Cost |
Almost Always Reimbursed.
Small co-pay for patient. |
| 12 IV, IM, or SC injection treatments per treatment cycle |
Simplicity of Use |
Standing in front of a light for 5-10 minutes |
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Potential
Cancer and Other Risks |
Safety |
Decades of Safe Use. |
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*A. Side Effects of Biologics:
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CANCER RISK for is use of anti-TNF drugs
- *Raptiva* common side effects include headache, chills, fever, nausea and muscle aches. Back pain, joint pain and swelling of the arms and legs (peripheral edema) can also happen.
Recalled from market (April 2009) due to PML, a progressive
neurological disease virus.
- *Enbrel* has primary side effect of infections,
particularly in patients predisposed to infections because of concomitant immunosuppresive therapy and/or their underlying disease. Rare cases
of TB have been observed.
- *Amevive* commonly observed adverse events seen in the first course were: pharyngitis, dizziness, increased cough, nausea, pruritus, myalagia,
chills, injection site pain, injection site inflammation and accidental
injury.
B. Side effects of Phototherapy
Narrowband lamping has been available in Europe since 1988 and with proper exposure has shown minimal side effects. |
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