Levia is now available through Daavlin!  Visit www.daavlin .com or follow the link!

 

We are pleased to announce that Daavlin has been appointed by Lerner Medical Devices (LMD) to exclusively manufacture, sell and support their Levia Targeted Home Phototherapy Device.

 

We’d like to thank you for your past support of Levia as a safe and effective treatment for psoriasis and vitiligo and hope that you will continue to prescribe Levia. The unique ability to target light treatments directly to the scalp through a fiber optic brush makes Levia an effective therapeutic option for you and an exciting addition to Daavlin’s home technology.  

LMD’s choice of Daavlin to take stewardship of the Levia product is a logical one. Levia fits neatly into our line of home phototherapy products and Lumera™, Daavlin’s clinical version of Levia, is also a Lerner Medical Devices innovation.

Customer service was another important consideration. Both Daavlin and Lerner agree that you and your patients are the main priority. When you prescribe any home phototherapy unit from Daavlin, we…

• Assign you or your patient a friendly, experienced customer service specialist who will personally handle the insurance processing   from start to finish.  
• Can provide “in network” services with most insurance companies.
• Provide an on-staff dermatology nurse who will answer any questions your patients may have and help them successfully use their device to achieve the best possible clinical outcome.    

In addition to the telephone numbers and email addresses you have used in the past, the following numbers can now be used as well: (phone) 1-800-322-8546 and (fax) 1-419-636-7916. Visit us at www.daavlin.com or email phototherapy@daavlin.com or service@daavlin.com. For your convenience, our telephone lines and online “chat” are manned until 8:00 pm Eastern time, Monday through Thursday, and until 5:00pm EST on Fridays.

To learn more about prescribing Daavlin Home Phototherapy units:http://www.daavlin.com/physicians/products/prescribing-home-phototherapy-units/

Keep in mind, while Daavlin has a full line of home phototherapy devices from full body to targeted spots, we can meet your clinic’s needs as well. We also offer a complete line of technologically advanced clinical devices, accessories and the services to back them up.

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Header from The National Psoriasis Foundation’s website www.psoriasis.org

If you or someone you care about has Psoriasis, you may want to consider joining one of the Walks to Cure Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis that take place each year around the country. To join an event visit the National Psoriasis Foundation’s website www.psoriasis.org

Registration is free.

On the website you will learn that “To date, the Walk to Cure Psoriasis has raised more than $6 million for vital research projects. Help us raise funds for research and make a difference for people affected by psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.”

Not in the walking mood?  Come out to an event in your area to support the walkers. There will be booths, refreshments, information and many interesting people to meet.  It’s a great way to get out and mingle. At each walk you will have the opportunity to meet the Youth Ambassadors as well.  Why not make a walking Team?  Your office, family, doctor’s office, all kinds of teams will be there supporting Psoriasis Research.

The first event for 2013 is in South Florida on April 7th 2013. If there is no event in your area you may want to look into the Virtual Walk on May 4th 2013.  Don’t see your local area listed here?  There will be new events added later in the year.

To find out more and to register for a walk visit:

http://walk.psoriasis.org/site/PageServer

South Florida April 7, 2013 Tampa, FL April 13, 2013 Houston, TX April 20, 2013 Philadelphia, PA April 20, 2013 Los Angeles, CA May 4, 2013 North Carolina Virtual Walk May 4, 2013 Tennessee Virtual Walk May 4, 2013 New York, NY May 5, 2013 San Francisco, CA May 18, 2013 Seattle, WA May 19, 2013 Denver, CO June 8, 2013

Living Clear with Levia is possible! Call us at 800-853-7637 or email info@mylevia.com and we will give provide you with customized and confidential assistance to get started with Levia. Getting started with Levia  requires a prescription from your doctor. Visit www.mylevia.com

 

 

                                       

Scalp after 8 Levia UVB treatments

We are often asked here at Lerner Medical Inc. how long it will take to see a difference in psoriasis plaque using Levia Personal Targeted Phototherapy and, while everyone is different, there are some general guidelines.

With treatments three times a week, itching usually lessens after three to six sessions and improvement can be seen in one month. It’s important to be consistent and follow your doctor’s recommendations.  You should continue your treatments until all prescribed sessions are completed or until your physician recommends you stop your treatments.

Being able to treat at home makes consistency possible with your busy lifestyle. 

 

Arm after 3 months of Levia UVB treatments.

The 71st Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology will take place at Miami Beach Convention Center, FL  March 1-5 2013.

Levia Personal Targeted Phototherapy will be on display on booth number 871.

The AAD is the largest Dermatology Show in the world and attracts over 9000 dermatologists over the 5 days.

See if your provider is going and ask them to come buy and visit us and see how Levia can work for you and your Psoriasis, Vitligo, Eczema or LPP.

 

Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139

The National Psoriasis Foundation is sponsoring educational events throughout the country that are free to attend and include a continental breakfast. The registration for each event starts at 9.30 am and presentations start at 10.00 am. This Saturday the first events will take place in Seattle, WA, Los Angeles, CA and Tampa, FL. Miss California 2013, Mabelynn Capeluj, will be at the Los Angeles event.

Registration is free at:

http://www.psoriasis.org/events/educational/more-than-skin-deep

The NPF says these patient-oriented events will provide the information you need:

Virginia Mason Medical Ctr

Volney Richmond Auditorium, Lindeman Pavillion
1201 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101

Dermatologist—Robert Sidbury, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.D.

Rheumatologist—Richard Jimenez, M.D., F.A.C.R.

Courtyard by Marriott

15433 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 
818.981.5400

Dermatologist—Gennady Rubinstein, M.D., F.A.A.D
Rheumatologist—Boris Ratiner, M.D., F.A.C.R.

Miss California 2013 Mabelynn Capeluj

University of South Florida

Carol and Frank Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare
Room 1013A/B (just inside the front doors)
13330 USF Laurel Drive
Tampa, FL 33612

Dermatologist—Christopher Nelson, M.D., F.A.A.D.

Rheumatologist—Joel Silverfield, M.D.

Don’t see your city listed?  Check for dates in your area at:

http://www.psoriasis.org/events/educational/more-than-skin-deep

Why not attend one of these great events and meet the NPF, the doctors and others with psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis?

Have you noticed how dry your skin gets in the Winter? Conditions like eczema and psoriasis can flare at this time too.

Skin is out l barrier to the world and your skin produces it’s own moisturizers, called lipids, that lie in the spaces between the cells. But  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

        

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.

It’s New Year again and along comes fresh opportunities to rejuvenate  commitments and maybe try something new.  The old resolutions are always good ones,  healthy eating, exercising more, improving our relationships and maybe taking on some new tasks.

The New Year may bring a new health insurance plan for you as well another renewal as well. It’s a good idea every January or February time to discuss with your healthcare provider what’s new out there for your skin condition. You may be looking for a new doctor, dermatologist or family doctor. If you are looking for a dermatologist check the American Academy of Dermatology ‘Find a Dermatologist’ page where you can search by zipcode http://www.aad.org/find-a-derm

One great option for you to consider is prescription Levia UVB Targeted Phototherapy. Levia treats psoriasis, scalp psoriasis, vitiligo and other inflammatory conditions such as LPP, in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Being able to treat on your time, eliminates all those office visits and co-pays with traditional phototherapy treatments. The prescriber sets the treatment regimen and Levia even reminds you to go back for a check-up. But most important of all, 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. There is no cost or obligation for you to find out what your insurance covers.

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

December is often the best time of the year to review your insurance plan. Deductibles may have been met and you may also find that you are able to  get Durable Medical Equipment, such as Levia Targeted Phototherapy, covered at this time of year.

Insurance plans typically have a maximum out-of-pocket expense and if you think you may have met this amount, give your insurance company a call to discuss.  the number is usually on the back of your card.  Sometimes there is a separate deductible for medical equipment so talk to your insurance provider about this too.

In addition have a Flexible Savings Account or a Health Savings Account which you may be able to use towards your prescription for Levia. Talk to your plan to see how you can best apply these resources.

Levia Customer Service would be very happy to help you. For more information about Levia for Psoriasis and Vitiligo:

Please call 800-853-7637 

or visit

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

At this time of year it seems the last thing you can do is take some time to relax.  But the stress of the Holidays can have an effect on your skin, hair and nails too.  According to WebMD, the cortisol and other hormones produced when we are stressed can worsen skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, eczema and rosacea. Stress can also make our skin drier, more oily (yes both!) and our hair and nails suffer. 

So what is the solution? 

Basic care of the skin all the time can help alleviate flare ups. Washing, moisturizing and daily sunscreen should be routine.

Exercise, even taking a walk around the block, can help.

Get plenty of sleep - 8 hours a night if possible.

Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Choose healthy foods, even when you are rushed.

Take time to relax. Sit back and read, if only for a short while each day.  Yoga and meditation can help too.

Do something you enjoy.  Maybe it’s baking, watching football, window shopping, relaxing in front of the TV for a while.

Seek help from your healthcare practitioner.  You won’t be the only one there!

For more information about stress and your skin see WebMD:

http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/guide/the-effects-of-stress-on-your-skin

The American Academy of Dermatology:

http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/stress-and-skin

Parade magazine:

http://www.parade.com/health/healthyskin/stress-and-your-skin.html

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

Every October 29th is World Psoriasis Day and the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations, including the National Psoriasis Foundation in the United States, are working together to bring awareness to psoriasis. 

‘Put Psoriasis on the Agenda Now!’ One of the activities for 2012 is to create a ‘speech bubble’ downloadable from their website, and take pictures around your community. Take a look at some of the pictures taken in Malaysia here:

http://psoriasismalaysia.wordpress.com/2012/09/17/put-psoriasis-on-the-agenda-now/

Here are some links to pictures from the 3rd ‘World Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Conference 2012’ in Stockholm, Sweden. You can see attendees holding the bubble ‘Put Psoriasis on the Agenda Now.’

http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com/web/page.aspx?refid=137

Lerner Medical Devices, Inc Levia Phototherapy Customer Service

Here is some information and suggestions from the IFPA website:

The International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA) is a non-profit organization made up of psoriasis associations from around the world.

World Psoriasis Day theme 2012:

Psoriasis - a global health challenge 

Core communication message:
•Put psoriasis on the agenda now!

Supporting messages:
• More than 125 million people around the globe suffer from psoriasis
• Psoriasis can affect anyone, anywhere
• Psoriasis knows no borders

Key Communication Messages

Psoriasis/psoriatic arthritis have a huge impact on people’s life and this devastating disease needs to be taken more seriously by national and international authorities. The voice of the psoriasis community must be heard and we must approach politicians, health care- and decision makers to improve access to effective treatments. To be the most effective advocate for the psoriasis community we need to present facts and relevant information.

We also need to encourage healthcare decision makers, for example governments, physicians and all those responsible for psoriasis care/ medicines, to allow psoriasis sufferers access to the most appropriate therapies. As a result the steering committee developed the following key communication messages for the day;

Ideas for World Psoriasis Day advocacy


Access to better healthcare begins with talking to local politicians and national health ministries. Ask them to put psoriasis on the agenda now!

1. Make an appointment with your local politicians and national health ministry
 
2. Inform them about:

a. psoriasis

b. health care needs (lack of and the need for early diagnosis; safe, affordable and effective treatments)

c. psoriasis can be severely disabling

d. the connection between psoriasis and shared risk factors with other severe NCDs (the need for screening for and possible prevention of)

e. stigma and discrimination; the psychological impacts of psoriasis

f. economic impacts (unable to work; time lost at work because of treatments or flare-ups)

g. World Psoriasis Day - what it is and why it’s important

h. the fact that the Health Ministry of Panama is raising the issue of psoriasis and World Psoriasis Day to the World Health Organization - putting it on the global health agenda

3. Key “Asks”

a. put psoriasis on the national health care agenda

b. formally recognize World Psoriasis Day - with a proclamation, a declaration, etc.

c. for the Health Ministry to support Panama at the level of the World Health Assembly

d. take a picture of the health official holding the ”speech bubble”

Learn more by visiting: http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com/

To learn more about World Psoriasis Day visit:

http://www.worldpsoriasisday.com/web/page.aspx?sid=8538

Now that the weather is getting cooler and the heat may be coming on soon, the air in the home and office can become very dry.  Psoriasis and eczema can flare and the itchiness can increase.  Daily moisturizing will really help.

The best time to apply is after bathing or showering so you can ‘lock’ some of that moisture in. Try to find a moisturizer without too much fragrance and when your skin is dry, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends to “look for a product that contains petrolatum or lanolin, which can seal moisture into your skin.”

Moisturizing several times a day helps too. Some products you might like to try include Eucerin, Lubriderm and Aveeno.  If your skin gets really dry and cracked consider visiting a dermatologist who may prescribe a prescription moisturizer.

Getting on top of dry skin can really help with the Fall and Winter coming up.  What kind of tips do you have?

For more information about dry skin visit the American Academy of Dermatology:

http://www.aad.org/skin-conditions/dermatology-a-to-z/dry-skin/diagnosis-treatment

For more information about phototherapy for Psoriasis, Eczema and Vitiligo, visit www.mylevia.com

Are you a budding photographer?

August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month and the National Psoriasis Foundation is running a great competition with cool prizes. 

If you or someone you love has psoriasis, enter to win with a photo that depicts your life with psoriasis.  Submit your photos during the month of August, deadline is August 31st 2012.

The winner will receive a Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR camera and there prizes for second and third place.  The winner will be announced on September 7th 2012.

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation:

Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million Americans

Psoriasis is not contagious

Psoriasis is the most common auto-immune disease in the US.

There is currently no cure for Psoriasis

30% of people with psoriasis develop Psoriatic Arthritis.

To learn more about Psoriasis Awareness Month and the competition visit:

http://www.psoriasisawarenessmonth.org/

To learn more about psoriasis visit:

www.psoriasis.org

To learn more about Levia Targeted UVB Phototherapy, an effective at home treatment for psoriasis and scalp psoriasis visit:

www.mylevia.com