You are scheduled for an upcoming light therapy treatment at Vital Dermatology. Please review the following:

Phototherapy is ultraviolet light used to treat a variety of skin diseases. You will be exposed to UV light for a varying length of time which can help reduce inflammation in the skin.

Expectations
-Treatment visits 2 times per week. Results may take weeks to months. There is a small possibility you may not experience improvement despite appropriate treatment.
-Light therapy is not a permanent cure and maintenance treatments may be required.

Cost-Estimate
-A co-pay or co-insurance may be required for each treatment visit. It is the patient’s responsibility to understand their insurance benefits, however, Vital Dermatology may provide a courtesy benefits investigation and cost-estimate. You may also call your insurance to investigate your coverage for the billing code 96910.

Preparing for Your Treatment
-Provide an updated list of all over-the-counter and prescription medications at each visit, as some medications may increase your risk of a sun burn reaction.
-Wear underwear/panties during your treatment unless otherwise directed. Wear a similar style of undergarments consistently for each treatment.
-Apply sunscreen SPF 50 to your face within 30 minutes prior to your light therapy appointment unless otherwise directed.
-Vaseline petroleum ointment will be applied to your skin in our office before the light therapy treatment. Please wear clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

After Your Treatments
-Wear sunscreen SPF 50 to all sun-exposed sites after your treatment for the remainder of the day and for any days in between treatment.
-Notify Vital Dermatology of any new-rashes, sun burns or blistering of the skin

Risks and Side Effects
-Sun burn reaction
-Corneal burn (injury to the eyes) or cataracts if eye protection is not worn
-New-onset rash
-Tanning and aging of the skin
-Possible increase in risk of skin cancer

General Appointment Reminders
-Please arrive 5 minutes early.
-Call to reschedule if you have had confirm/suspect COVID-19 in the last 10 days or an active fever on day of the appointment.
-A credit card on file is required for all patients in order to process refunds and delinquent balances.

We look forward to seeing you! -Dr Beasley & the Vital Dermatology team

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 850-888-2424.