Type
Laser
Duration
15 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Individual dose calculation by the practitioner based on skin type and Minimal Erythema Dose
- Full-body SUP lamp session or localised hand/foot unit treatment as appropriate
- Progress monitoring over the treatment course with dose adjustment at each visit
Targeted UV phototherapy using the clinic's SUP lamp and UVA emitter units — medical-grade ultraviolet light devices used as a supportive treatment for a range of chronic inflammatory skin conditions. Non-ionising UV radiation in a controlled clinical dose suppresses the localised immune over-reaction that drives conditions like psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo, reducing inflammation, scaling and itch over a course of sessions. At Dermo Písek both full-body lamp and a specialised hand/foot unit are available, allowing treatment of localised or widespread disease. The clinic holds contracts with major Czech health insurers, meaning the procedure is often covered for eligible patients. Sessions are brief, painless and require no anaesthesia.
About this treatment
UV phototherapy at Dermo Písek is administered using the SUP (selective ultraviolet phototherapy) lamp — a medical-grade device that emits a narrowband spectrum of ultraviolet light, principally in the UVB range — alongside UVA emitter units used for broader-spectrum indications. The treatment is classified as a supportive or complementary therapy in dermatology: it does not cure the underlying condition but reduces symptom burden, prolongs remission and,…
The clinical basis for UV phototherapy lies in the immunomodulatory effect of ultraviolet radiation on the skin's immune cells. In chronic inflammatory dermatoses — psoriasis, atopic eczema, lichen planus, pruritus — the local immune response is dysregulated, producing excessive inflammatory mediators that drive the characteristic skin changes. UV light at the correct dose and wavelength suppresses the proliferation of T-lymphocytes in the dermis, reduces…
At Dermo Písek the equipment provides flexibility for different clinical presentations: - The full-body SUP lamp treats widespread psoriasis, diffuse eczema or generalised pruritus in a single standing session - A hand/foot-specific unit targets palmoplantar psoriasis or hand eczema that would require a disproportionately large body-surface exposure to treat with the full lamp
Good to know
- Equipment
- SUP lamp (full-body) + UVA emitters (hand/foot unit)
- Insurance
- Covered by VZP and 4 other Czech health funds
- Session duration
- Individual — typically 3–15 minutes
- Frequency
- 2–3 sessions per week
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, lichen, acne, pruritus
Who is this for?
Chronic inflammatory skin conditions including psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo and lichen planus. Patients with health insurance contracts at Dermo Písek may access treatment at no personal cost.
Preparation required
Attend an initial dermatology consultation for a Minimal Erythema Dose test before starting a phototherapy course. Do not apply moisturisers or creams to the skin areas to be treated on the day of therapy. Inform the practitioner of all current medications — some create photosensitivity and require dose adjustment.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Dermo Písek operates as part of the medicalclinic.cz physician network, founded in 2009. The clinic specialises in dermatovenerology and medical cosmetics and holds active contracts with five Czech public health insurance providers. While individual doctor names are not published on the clinic website, the practice is a registered dermatovenerology specialist outpatient facility. All aesthetic procedures — including…
Languages: Czech
Treatment highlights
- Individual dose calculation by the practitioner based on skin type and Minimal Erythema Dose
- Full-body SUP lamp session or localised hand/foot unit treatment as appropriate
+1 more item in What's included
UV phototherapy is primarily a health-insurance-covered treatment at Dermo Písek for patients with active VZP, Ministry of Interior or other contracted insurance. A self-pay rate of approximately 500 Kč per session applies for those without applicable insurance coverage or for cosmetic indications. Session duration varies individually from a few minutes to ~15 minutes. Consult the clinic for self-pay pricing confirmation.