Category Archives: Medical Articles

How does UVB Narrowband compare to sunlight?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Chris Cane

Sunlight? How does UVB Narrowband differ? The first thing to discuss is wavelength. The sun produces virtually all wavelengths of visible, infrared and ultraviolet radiation as well as many other parts of the spectrum including radio waves, gamma rays and a bunch of others Continue reading →

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Vitamin D Production and UVB Narrowband

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Chris Cane

From a study entitled “The Effect of Narrowband UV-B Treatment for Psoriasis on Vitamin D Status During Wintertime in Ireland” Caitriona Ryan, MB, BCh, BAO; Benvon Moran, MB, BCh, BAO; Malachi J. McKenna, MD; Barbara F. Murray, MSc; Jennifer Brady, … Continue reading →

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Phototherapy with Narrowband vs Broadband UVB

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Chris Cane

Author: Berneburg M, Röcken M, Benedix F. Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, DE-72076 Tuebingen, Germany. Mark.Berneburg@med.uni-tuebingen.de Phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) radiation of wavelengths between 280 and 320 nm (UVB) is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Elidel and Protopic? Should I use them before UV Treatment

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Chris Cane

The following applies to Elidel (Pimecrolimus Topical), Protopic (Tacrolimus Topical) and some Corticosteroids prescribed for skin challenges. A question that comes up quite often is “Should I use Protopic?” or perhaps “Should I use Elidel?” and then the question continues … Continue reading →

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Prurigo Nodularis and UVB Narrow Band

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Chris Cane

I have come across a few postings on various websites regarding the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. This is a skin condition in which hard crusty lumps form on the skin that itches intensely. PN may itch constantly, mostly at night, … Continue reading →

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Guidelines for dosimetry and calibration in ultraviolet radiation therapy.

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Chris Cane

Guidelines for dosimetry and calibration in ultraviolet radiation therapy: a report of a British Photodermatology Group workshop. The entire article can be seen by <Clicking Here> This report examines the dosimetry of ultraviolet (UV) radiation applied to dermatological treatments, and … Continue reading →

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Narrowband UVB Phototherapy in New Zealand

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Chris Cane

I was wandering around the internet today looking for what’s new in UVB and I came across a posting by DermNet NZ. I thought that some of you would find it interesting. They report, Compared with broadband UVB: Exposure times … Continue reading →

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A review of home phototherapy for psoriasis

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Chris Cane

From Dermatology Online Journal Volume 16, Number 2 February 2010 A review of home phototherapy for psoriasis� Bridgit V Nolan1, Brad A Yentzer MD2, Steven R Feldman MD PhD2 Dermatology Online Journal 16 (2): 1 1. SUNY Upstate Medical University, … Continue reading →

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CIGNA Insurance enters the DARK AGES for folks with Vitiligo

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Chris Cane

As unbelievable as it may sound, CIGNA insurance took a major step backwards last month following AETNA’s lead (in 2004) to stop paying claims for patients with Vitiligo. Aetna stopped in 2004 for home phototherapy systems and last month CIGNA … Continue reading →

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Vitiligo may offer natural defense against skin cancer.

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Chris Cane

Vitiligo may offer natural defense against skin cancer. May 4, 2010 – By: Bill Gillette – Dermatology Times E-News London — Results of a new study suggest that people with vitiligo may have natural protection against skin cancer, BBC News … Continue reading →

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