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n. - The use of strong light to treat acne or hyperbilirubinemia of the newborn.

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  • UV light therapy, also known as phototherapy, exposes the skin to specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light.
  • And phototherapy, which is those ultraviolet purple lights, can break down the bilirubin until the baby's liver can catch up.
  • Also called phototherapy, a client sits a few feet from a light therapy box which mimics outdoor light to cause a change in mood.
  • There is also a new therapy called "phototherapy" or light therapy, that I recommend.
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