Patient Education Resources

PUVA Phototherapy

PUVA phototherapy is a form of light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.

Radiation Therapy: Caring For Your Barrier Film

Your doctor may recommend using a barrier film (like Mepitel®) to help prevent radiation side effects to your skin during and after radiation treatment. This pamphlet explains how to care for your barrier film.

Seed Corns

This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it, what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn, and treatment.

Skin Care During Radiation Therapy

The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what you can do to help, and what to avoid.

UVB Phototherapy

UVB phototherapy is a form of ultraviolet B (UVB) light therapy for your skin. This pamphlet explains what to expect if your dermatologist has ordered this treatment for you.

Vulvar Skin Care Tips

The vulva (area around the vagina) can be very sensitive. This pamphlet gives ideas to help with symptoms and prevent discomfort from itching or irritation.

What is Patch Testing?

This pamphlet outlines how to use patch testing as a way to check if you are allergic to something that comes in contact with your skin.