Our Levia UVB  Phototherapy Customer Service department here at Lerner Medical Devices is committed to answering all your questions about Levia.  We receive many calls every day for information about Levia and how to get started.

Here are some of the most common questions:

1. Do I need a prescription?  Yes, Levia is a prescription device and requires a one page Physician’s Written Order (Rx) from your healthcare provider to get started. You can download the form here:                              http://www.mylevia.com/page.php?page=32

2. Will my insurance pay for Levia? Many insurances companies have great coverage for phototherapy.  Once we receive the Rx from your doctor our  staff will work with your insurance company to get the best possible coverage for your policy.

3. What if I have no insurance coverage? If you do not have insurance coverage we have partnered with American Healthcare Lending to offer Financing Options.

To learn more about the Financing Options for Levia see: http://www.mylevia.com/page.php?page=84

4. How long will it take to get Levia? Typically, it takes 2-3 weeks to process the insurance and we ship within 3-5 days after the process is completed.

5. What happens after I receive Levia? We will set up a training for you with a registered nurse.  All of your questions will be answered and your doctor will be informed of your progress.  In addition, you and your doctor will be given ongoing support from our clinical department.

6. Can you send me some information?  We would be happy to.  We can send you a packet of information that includes the Physician’s Written Order for your doctor. We can also send a Physician’s packet to your doctor.

If you have any questions about Levia, please call our  

Customer Service Department at 800-853-7637  

or email us at info@mylevia.com.

The University of Lousiville Division of Dermatology is sponsoring the Winter Skin Seminar at The Canyons, 4000 The Canyons Resort Drive, Park City, Utah 84098.

The seminar will take place Friday 27th 2012 at 4pm, until Tuesday January, 31st 2012 at 9.30am and Levia will be on display in the exhibit hall.

See if your dermatologist will be there and ask your doctor to drop by and visit us.

For more information visit:

http://louisville.edu/hsc/continuinged/news-and-events/skin12

 

 

Team Levia at the NPF Los Angeles Walk

Wonder if there is something you can do to support psoraisis research?           Well, there is a way!

Every year the National Psoriasis Foundation sponsors the ‘The Walk to Cure Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis’ at various locations and dates throughout the country. It’s a great opportunity to meet and mingle with those affected by psoriasis. You can join a Team, sponsor a walker or cheer the teams on.         The walks are 1k and 5k and open to all ages.

If there is no walk available in your area. consider supporting the Virtual Walk on July 1st 2012.

Here is a list of the walks in 2012.  Mark your calendar and save the date for your local walk.

South Florida                   March 4^th 2012

Houston, TX                    April 14^th 2012

Philadelphia, PA               April, 21^st 2012

Central N. Carolina           April 21^st, 2012

Los Angeles, CA               April 28^th, 2012

Seattle, WA                     May 6^th, 2012

New York, NY                   May 6^th, 2012

Denver, CO                     May 20^th, 2012                  

San Francisco, CA            June 23^rd, 2012

Salt Lake City, CA            June, 30^th, 2012

Virtual Walk                    July 1^st, 2012

Kansas City, MO              September  17^th, 2012

Portland, OR                   September, 24^th, 2012

Washington, DC              September, 25^th, 2012

Piitsburgh, PA                  October 1^st, 2012

San Diego, CA                 October, 15^th, 2012

Boston, MA                      October, 15^th, 2012

Chicago, IL                      October, 16^th, 2012

Columbus, OH                  October, 29^th, 2012

Dallas, TX                        November, 12^th, 2012

Tampa, FL                       November, 12^th, 2012

For more information about the NPF Walks visit:

http://walk.psoriasis.org/site/PageServer?pagename=walk_event_list

For more information about Levia Personal Targeted Phototherapy for psoriasis and scalp psoriasis visit:

www.mylevia.com

Every January we all try to get back on track when it comes to our health and it’s not a bad thing to do each year.  Better nutrition makes us feel better, look better, and it’s good for our skin too.

If you are looking for ways to reduce some calories each day, it doesn’t have to be difficult. The key is burning more calories each day than you take in, according to Donald Hensrud, MD of the Mayo Clinic.

Here are 6 simple steps to reduce calories:

1. Eat breakfast - I know you’ve heard it before, but eating breakfast, especially with some protein, keeps us full longer and results in more energy all day, which, in turn, burns more calories.  If you don’t like to eat right away, like me, still try to eat a small breakfast.  I always eat something within the first hour, like apple slices and a little peanut butter or cottage cheese.

2. Avoid soft drinks. A 12 oz can of coke has around 143 calories.  Look for something a little healthier, such as flavored water, tea or even regular coffee.

3. Don’t eat mindlessly, like we all do, in front of the TV. Avoid eating out of  the bag but put out a portion in a bowl.

4. Reduce portion sizes.  Some people suggest using a smaller plate to serve food on.  Have you noticed the bigger the plate the more you want to cover it?

5. Try the light products that are available.  There are many alternatives in the grocery store, such as milk, egg substitutes, sour cream, butter-like sprays. ‘Hungry Girl’ has some great tips and lower cal recipes to try that everyone can use.

6. Eat veggies as a snack and with every meal.  If you want some sauce or dip, try a low calorie dressing or make your own dip with low fat yoghurt, ricotta or cottage cheese mixed with a little of the dressing.

For more information about weight loss and cutting calories visit the Mayo Clinic pages below:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/AN01619

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/calories/WT00011

See Hungry Girl for lots of recipe makeovers:

http://www.hungry-girl.com/

For nutrition in Coca Cola see:

http://www.thefatlossauthority.com/fat_loss_tips/coca-cola-nutrition-facts-%E2%80%93-how-many-calories-are-in-coca-cola-coke

Every New Year gives us an opportunity to start afresh with new ideas or a renewed commitment to the tried and true. Sometimes that might be a more consistent exercise program, a healthier eating program, or maybe a new activity altogether.

Often new health insurance plans start at the New Year too and you may be looking to visit your doctor or see a new doctor.  This can be an opportunity to discuss what’s new out there and, if you have psoriasis or vitiligo, why not talk about Levia treatments with your dermatologist or family doctor? 

Levia UVB Targeted Phototherapy treats psoriasis, scalp psoriasis and vitiligo in the comfort and convenience of your own home, on your time, eliminating the need for the office visits and co-pays of traditional phototherapy treatments. And more importantly, it works.  Even for scalp psoriasis, which traditionally has not been treated well with phototherapy, Levia works and we have many happy patients.

Getting started with Levia is easy.  Levia is a prescription device and requires a Physician’s Written Order from your doctor. This can be downloaded from the Levia website,

www.mylevia.com,  or

http://www.mylevia.com/page.php?page=32. 

Once the order is received Customer Service will work with your insurance company to get the highest possible reimbursement for Levia.

Financing Options are also available.

Check our Facebook page to see before and after pictures.

http://www.facebook.com/mylevia

To learn about Levia visit www.mylevia.com

or call 800-853-7637

If you have Psoriasis or Vitiligo, Levia® Personal Targeted UVB Phototherapy is a wonderful treatment option for you. FDA cleared and approved with many insurance policies, here are 12 great benefits of using Levia®:

1.Levia® works. Our customers are very happy with the clearance they achieve using Levia®.

2. Levia® is a non-drug treatment option. Levia® can safely help keep your psoriasis at bay without the potential side effects of systemic treatments.

3. With Levia® you treat in the comfort of your own home, on your time, on your schedule.

4. No more phototherapy clinic visits 2-3 times a week, so no more co-pays, parking, driving.  As one of our customer said “Having to travel to my doctor’s office was very time consuming and tiring.”

5. Levia® allows your doctor to create a treatment plan for you to manage at home.

6. Levia® is easy to use and operate.  It has a touchscreen control that guides you through your therapy and training is given by a registered nurse.

7. With Levia® you can target the UVB light to the precise area you need to treat, minimizing the exposure of uninvolved skin. The Levia® LiteSpot is used to treat plaques or vitiligo on the body, while the Levia® LiteBrush is designed specifically for hard-to-treat scalp psoriasis.

8. Our customer service department will work with your insurance company to get the best possible reimbursement with your plan.

9. Levia® has Financing Options for customers with no insurance coverage or those with insurance plans which do not cover durable medical equipment.

10. Levia® is compact and comes with a case making it easy for travel, so treatments don’t need to be interrupted while you are away.

11. Levia® is covered by a 12-month limited warranty.

12. Happy Customers! Hear what some of our customers are saying:

I love Levia! It is amazing and I am so much better!  Thank You!

Nancy Schellkopf., Rancho Mirage, CA

Very handy device - easy to travel with too!

Nancy, MN

Great Service!!              

Julia Smeliansky,   Brookline, MA  

Great product, Great Service - overall fantastic company!  Thank you!

Jess, Westboro, MA

I had my hair cut by a new hairdresser a couple of weeks ago and she said she couldn’t see any signs of psoriasis in my scalp!

MB, Westwood, MN

The staff employed by Lerner Medical is competent and compassionate.  

Cory Neill, NV      

I have been very satisfied, not only with my Levia unit, but with the ease of processing my insurance and delivery.

C.H.  Bloomington, IN

 To learn more about Levia visit www.mylevia.com and join us on Facebook where you can see before and after photos.

http://www.facebook.com/mylevia?ref=tn_tnmn

If you are looking for a great gift for someone with very dry skin, eczema, psoriasis or dandruff, look no further than dermatologist approved UVB care from Levia, the same people who bring you Levia UVB Targeted Phototherapy for home use.

Our UVB Care products include:

UVB Care Salicylic Acid Shampoo & Body Wash 12oz

This gentle cleanser reduces build up of scale on the body and the scalp, reduces dandruff and relieves the itching and scaling associated with seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema.

UVB Care Strengthening Conditioner 12oz

This strengthening conditioner is especially formulated for dry, damaged hair and contains natural lipids ceramide-3 and amino acids.  Softens and manages dry hair while promoting shine.

UVB Care Hydrating Body Moisturizer 8 oz

Formulated for very dry skin this rich high potency moisturizer soothes itchy, scaly skin and improves texture. Contains lactic acid and urea.

UVB Care Tar Shampoo

This medicated tar shampoo helps control scale, inflammation, dandruff and itchy scalp.

For more information about UVB Care or to order online visit http://www.mylevia.com/products.php?page=22 or follow the link

For more information about Levia UVB Targeted Phototherapy for home treatment of Psoriasis, Eczema, Inflamamtory Scalp conditions and Vitiligo visit www.mylevia.com.

800-853-7637

 Psoriasis is a major skin disease that is often both physically and psychologically disabling. The name “psoriasis” comes from the Greek word “psor,” that means “of itching.” It affects all age groups, races and both sexes. It is characterized by red, irritated, dry, flaking skin that is easily traumatized. Scalp psoriasis sufferers awaken each morning with flakes of skin and sometimes blood on their pillows. Their scalps may burn and itch constantly. The disease cause remains unknown and there is no cure. Although psoriasis has a suspected genetic origin, no specific “gene” has been identified. Approximately 2 - 3% of the U.S. population, over 6 million people, has psoriasis. The disease may affect all areas of the body but is most common on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp.

Several treatments for psoriasis and scalp psoriasis exist, including steroids, retinoids, and antimetabolites such as methotrexate, with limited success and potentially serious side-effects or complication. The most effective treatments are usually phototherapy and photochemotherapy. Traditionally these are difficult to apply to the scalp or areas covered by hair. Existing treatments can clear but do not cure the affected areas. While repeated treatments can keep psoriasis in remission, symptoms return after a variable period of time. Therefore the objective of the treatment modalities currently under development focus on therapeutic schemes, which offer convenience to the patient and provide relief without substantial discomfort or risk to an already compromised lifestyle.

For more information about Psoriasis visit the web site or the National Psoriasis Foundation at www.psoriasis.org.

Vitiligo is a disease in which destruction of melanocytes causes the skin to develop white patches. Melanocytes, or pigment cells, are responsible for the color of normal skin and tanning. The etiology of vitiligo is unknown. Common sites of pigment loss are the face, hands, groin, trunk, and extremities. Vitiligo afflicts 1-2% of the U.S. population and appears to be more common in people with thyroid conditions. Most vitiligo sufferers are in good health and suffer no symptoms other than areas of pigment loss, which like psoriasis, can be devastating psychologically.

To learn more about Vitiligo visit the web site of the National Vitiligo Foundation at www.nvfi.org.

  Atopic dermatitis and Eczema affects all age groups and is typically manifest by itchy dry skin and allergies. Moderate to severe cases are accompanied by crusting, scaling, blistering and thickening of the skin. Eczema is a general term that describes dry itchy skin, but its appearance can mimic moderate cases of atopic dermatitis. Approximately 17% of the U.S. population is affected by these conditions. Once symptomatic, the skin remains sensitive to flare-ups. Some types of atopic dermatitis and eczema are inherited. Other types are caused by irritants such as chemicals and detergents or allergens such as nickel. There is no cure for atopic dermatitis or eczema.

To learn more about Eczema visit the web site of the National Eczema Society at www.eczema.org.

  Seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff are thought to be related conditions. Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disorder affecting approximately 20% of the U.S. population. It is characterized by a red, scaly, itchy rash most commonly seen on the scalp, sides of the nose, eyebrows, eyelids, behind the ears, and middle of the chest. Other areas, such as the navel and groin may be affected.

Dandruff appears as scaling on the scalp without redness. Seborrhea is excessive oiliness of the skin, especially of the scalp and face, without redness or scaling. Patients with seborrhea may have seborrheic dermatitis. There is no cure for either seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff but these conditions can often be controlled with topical treatments or phototherapy.

You can learn more about phototherapy by visiting www.lernermedical.com

To learn more about Levia UVB phototherapy visit www.mylevia.com

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The National Eczema Association has a lot of great information about dry skin, useful for everyone.

Our skin is an essential barrier to the outside world and produces it’s own moisturizers, called lipids, that lie in the spaces between the cells. But sometimes, especially in Winter, when the weather is cold and dry and the heating is on in all the buildings, loss of water and lipids from the skin can lead to that dry flakiness we all experience from time to time. Hands and feet can get especially dry at times.

There are some things we can do to help combat dry skin:

Talk to your doctor or dermatologist. 

Avoid hot showers and baths.  These can be drying too.

Lock in moisture right after bathing or showering with a cream or moisturizer.

Protect your skin from the elements, like harsh winds.

Consider a humidifier for the air at home.

A cream has more oil and less water, and a lotion has more water and less oil.  This explains the difference in the viscosity or thickness of these products.  Creams usually come in a jar and lotions in a bottle. 

Some foods contain essential fatty acids and these help maintain skin’s natural lipid moisturizer. These include salmon, olive oil, flaxseeds and walnuts. 

The stores are full of moisturizers and it can be confusing.  Cerave, Aveeno Cetaphil, Lubriderm and Eucerin are some great products that you can find in most drug stores and supermarkets.  Always check with your doctor about the best moisturizers for your skin.

The National Eczema Association has a lot of information about dry skin that is useful for everyone.  Please visit them at:

http://www.easeeczema.org/

or follow the link.

For more information about Levia Targeted UVB Phototherapy for psoriasis, eczema and vitiligo visit www.mylevia.com

Did you know that regular walking can improve your skin too?  The same increased blood flow that helps our muscles, legs and heart also provides much needed nutrients to our skin as well.

Walking is also something most everyone can try.  Walking doesn’t require  equipment, maybe just a good pair of shoes, and you can participate almost anywhere. It’s low impact, safe, simple and generally injury free.

Benefits of walking include:

Lowering of blood pressure

Improves your mood

Good for bones

Reduces LDL, the bad cholesterol

Increases HDL, the good cholesterol

Can help with Type II diabetes

The Mayo clinic recommends wearing comfortable shoes, warming up for a few minutes before you start, cooling down afterwards and starting slow.

If the weather is bad, or just too cold, consider going to the Mall.  Some have walking groups.  (Sometimes meeting up with a buddy can keep you motivated to show up!)

Walking with a neighbor or group of friends can really make the time go fast too, but If you prefer to walk alone, the Mall is a good alternative too.

For the most part the track is right outside your door. The dog can go, the baby can go and walking to the corner store a couple of times a week can really make a difference.

To read more about the benefits of walking visit the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/HQ01612

Here is a 12 week walking schedule from The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the Mayo Clinic:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/walking/SM00060

and follow the link to The Walking Store for comfortable footwear.

 Traveling this Hoilday Season does not need to interrupt your phototherapy treatments when you are using Levia UVB at home. Unlike panels and boxes, Levia comes with it’s own convenient case making regular treatments safe and easy during your time away.  Levia’s case makes it possible to  take everything you need along with you on your travels and rest assured it will be secure.

If you are traveling by air, Levia fits conveniently in the overhead bins.  If security asks, tell them it is a medical device.  They are very helpful and Levia does not delay you getting to your flight.  We have traveled with Levia on many, many flights. Remember to take out the oil from the case before your travels.

When you get to your destination you will be able to continue your treatments on your schedule. 

Levia customers have traveled all over the world with Levia, including Europe, India and even a trip toThe Amazon!

For more information about Levia UVB Home phototherapy for Psoriasis & Vitiligo visit

www.mylevia.com

Order your UVB Care products here.