| Welcome! Our office was established in 1985 and is the only center in Maryland offering a comprehensive approach to the use of ultraviolet light and selective laser treatment for the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo. Sunlight has been known to have a beneficial effect on certain skin disorders, in particular psoriasis, for many hundreds of years. In the first decade of last century it was discovered that the ultraviolet portion of sunlight was responsible for this effect. Phototherapy (often called light therapy) involves exposing the skin to an artificial source of ultraviolet light on a regular basis under medical supervision for therapeutic purpose. Many skin disorders are characterized by localized inflammation in the skin that is mediated by the immune system. Ultraviolet light reduces the inflammatory response as well as suppresses the immune system in the skin. These are felt to be the primary mechanisms of action of phototherapy in skin disorders. Our office specializes in the use of ultraviolet light for numerous skin disease including psoriasis, eczema (dermatitis) and vitiligo. |
| Office Hours: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. EST Dr. Warwick Morison • Dr. Elisabeth Richard, Johns Hopkins at Green Spring 10753 Falls Road, Suite 355 Lutherville, MD 21093 Tel: (410) 847-3700, Fax: (410) 847-3703 |