Grenz rays therapy for inflammatory skin conditions
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Grenz rays therapy for inflammatory skin conditions.
Description
Skin inflammation is associated with conditions such as dermatitis, psoriasis and lichen planus. Grenz rays therapy involves exposing the skin to low-energy, non-penetrative electromagnetic radiation. It is used in several inflammatory skin conditions (including certain localised forms of eczema and psoriasis) when other therapies have failed. These conditions can severely impair quality of life, with effects that include redness, itching and blistering.
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Details
British Association of Dermatologists
Royal College of Radiologists
Society of Radiographers
Contact details:
(for general enquiries or comments)
(for procedure specific enquiries or comments)
ip@nice.org.uk
Interventional Procedures Programme
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
MidCity Place
71 High Holborn
London
WC1V 6NA
