Category Archives: UVGuy’s Ramblings

Pseudocatalase – with UVB NB shows promise for Vitiligo Patients

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Chris Cane

The treatment(s) by Professor Schallreuter are only available in the UK and Germany. In the late nineties and early in this millennium, the treatment of choice for many was a promising concept developed by Karin U Schallreuter in Germany and … Continue reading →

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New website for the Dermalight 80

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Chris Cane

A large portion of Amjo’s UV Phototheapy sales has always been the Dermalight 80 hand held wand.  The Dermalight 80 has become very popular outside of the USA, it seemed natural to create a website focusing soley on the Dermalight 80 to give … Continue reading →

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UV Blocking Eyewear – Do I need it?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Chris Cane

When one is being treated with UVA, UVB or UVB Narrowband, it is mandatory that one protects one’s eyes from the ultraviolet rays. To work without eye protection is probably foolhardy. There is an article on this blog: See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=679 for … Continue reading →

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Enbrel for the treatment of Psoriasis

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Chris Cane

Wow, one does wonder why a doctor would prescribe Enbrel or other extremely expensive drug rather than trying UV phototherapy first. Just the warnings and possible side effects of Enbrel are enough to scare me away. There are some side … Continue reading →

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Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Chris Cane

Since the Industrial Revolution, we’ve known about Rickets and other diseases and problems caused by the lack of sunlight as we as a people moved indoors. The lack of Calcium may also lead to Ricketsand other bone problems. I leave it … Continue reading →

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UVB Phototherapy in the Home – Effective ?

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Chris Cane

It’s great to have an independent source ratify what we’ve known for years. UV Phototherapy at home is safe, well tolerated and here in the USA, very cost effective for the patient and the insurance company that sometimes is paying … Continue reading →

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Vitiligo UVB NB Treatment – What areas should I treat?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Chris Cane

I received an email last night which reminded me that I have not discussed treatment areas and response to treatment. I’ll begin by saying that the areas of our bodies with few hair follicles such as the hands, feet, knees … Continue reading →

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Ask Your Doctor

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Chris Cane

Cover Photo from Amjo’s Ask Your Doctor Flyer As many of you know. I am a co-owner of Amjo Corp along with my wife Cheryl. We run a website dedicated to UV Phototherapy called www.HomePhotoTherapy.com. If you’d like a copy … Continue reading →

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What’s treated with UVB Narrowband?

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Chris Cane

This is a tough question as UVB Narrowband in some ways has become a panacea for many skin challenges. Here’s a partial list of diseases that I’m aware of where UVB Narrowband is one of the treatment options. Alopecia Atopic … Continue reading →

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Watts a Coulomb? Joule love it!

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Chris Cane

Do you have the ergs to go further? Click Here I’m sorry that I like puns as does my elder daughter. This entry happened when she called for a chat with Dad on a Sunday afternoon. Amy Cane Dolzine (my … Continue reading →

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