Category Archives: UVGuy’s Ramblings

TL01 Lamps – The UVB Narrow Band Source

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Chris Cane

Perhaps you’re wondering what a UVB Narrowband  Lamp is and how does it differ from a conventional fluorescent light bulb. Fluorescent lights are coated on the inside with a slurry of chemicals, binders and materials that fluoresce in the presence … Continue reading →

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Granuloma Annulare Can it be treated with Narrow Band UVB Therapy?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Chris Cane

Today I received a phone call from a woman in Florida with granuloma annulare. Her dermatologist has recommended that she try UVB Narrow Band as a potential treatment. She had PUVA treatment in the mid nineties with some success but … Continue reading →

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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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Different, Just like me. A Vitiligo Story

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Chris Cane

Recently I received an email from Lori Mitchell whose daughter April Mitchell has had Vitiligo for many years. April’s one of the few who have come to grips with the challenge and embraced it. See the Video >> Cheryl and I have … 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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How soon before I see results?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Chris Cane

The three diseases that we see UVB NB prescribed for most often are Eczema, Psoriasis and Vitiligo. People being treated with UVB NB for Eczema and Psoriasis typically  see results very quickly while those with Vitiligo have a tougher row to … 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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Dermalight 80 – eBay Buyers Beware!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Chris Cane

If you are considering purchasing a Dermalight 80 from one of the eBay vendors selling the European model and you live in the USA or other country using 60 Hz Power then read on! The 220V – 50 Hz model … Continue reading →

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Dermalume 2X – Double your Power – Double Your Fun!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Chris Cane

The folks at National Biological Corp leapfrogged the world recently introducing the Dermalume 2X. The new Dermalume 2X provides twice the power, twice the coverage of the typical single lamp handheld wand. The clever designers have been able to use … Continue reading →

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