Comments for The World of UV Phototherapy by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com A blog by Chris Cane, the UVGuy. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:29:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on UVB NB vs PUVA Treatment for Mycosis Fungoides. by Jorja http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/01/uvb-nb-vs-puva-treatment-for-mycosis-fungoides/comment-page-1/#comment-322 Jorja Sun, 25 Dec 2011 17:29:07 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1017#comment-322 Just do me a favor and keep writing such treatment analyses, OK? Just do me a favor and keep writing such treatment analyses, OK?

]]> Comment on Granuloma Annulare Can it be treated with Narrow Band UVB Therapy? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/01/granuloma-annulare-narrow-band-uvb-therapy/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Chris Cane Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:17:38 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1344#comment-265 You'll need to contact the maker of the Dermaray in Australia and your dermatologist to calculate treatment times based on the power of the unit, the treatment distance and the information above relative to dosage. I'm afraid that I've seen the Dermaray unit but I am not familiar with it. It is not approved for use here on the USA by the FDA. By your email address, I'm guessing that you are here in the USA and you somehow imported the non FDA approved device. I did make a blog entry a while back about the hazards of buying off-shore. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/12/buying-offshore-be-cautious/ You’ll need to contact the maker of the Dermaray in Australia and your dermatologist to calculate treatment times based on the power of the unit, the treatment distance and the information above relative to dosage. I’m afraid that I’ve seen the Dermaray unit but I am not familiar with it. It is not approved for use here on the USA by the FDA. By your email address, I’m guessing that you are here in the USA and you somehow imported the non FDA approved device. I did make a blog entry a while back about the hazards of buying off-shore. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/12/buying-offshore-be-cautious/

]]> Comment on Granuloma Annulare Can it be treated with Narrow Band UVB Therapy? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/01/granuloma-annulare-narrow-band-uvb-therapy/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Chris Cane Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:28:09 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1344#comment-264 Hi Karen. I'd be interested in know which UVB unit you purchased? I have very little knowledge of Granuloma Annulare and it's treatment. The paper at http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/01/granuloma-annulare-narrow-band-uvb-therapy with the link to http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200513/000020051305A0492452.php shows " Narrow-band UVB phototherapy was started with initial doses of 400 mJ/cm'2' (case1) and 300 mJ/cm'2' (case2). Then, UVB dose was gradually increased up to 900 mJ/cm'2' and to 800 mJ/cm'2', respectively. At total exposures of 21 (15.1 J/cm'2') and 35 (21.5 J/cm'2') treatments, the skin changes subsided almost completely without adverse effects. Thereafter, no recurrences were observed during maintenance therapy with Narrow-band UVB. Narrow-band UVB phototherapy is easy to use, since, in contrast to PUVA, there is no need for the intake of photosensitizers and for photoprotection of skin and eyes on treatment days." You should discuss this dosing with your dermatologist. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/disclaimer/ Hi Karen. I’d be interested in know which UVB unit you purchased? I have very little knowledge of Granuloma Annulare and it’s treatment. The paper at http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/01/granuloma-annulare-narrow-band-uvb-therapy with the link to http://sciencelinks.jp/j-east/article/200513/000020051305A0492452.php shows

” Narrow-band UVB phototherapy was started with initial doses of 400 mJ/cm’2′ (case1) and 300 mJ/cm’2′ (case2). Then, UVB dose was gradually increased up to 900 mJ/cm’2′ and to 800 mJ/cm’2′, respectively. At total exposures of 21 (15.1 J/cm’2′) and 35 (21.5 J/cm’2′) treatments, the skin changes subsided almost completely without adverse effects. Thereafter, no recurrences were observed during maintenance therapy with Narrow-band UVB. Narrow-band UVB phototherapy is easy to use, since, in contrast to PUVA, there is no need for the intake of photosensitizers and for photoprotection of skin and eyes on treatment days.”

You should discuss this dosing with your dermatologist.

See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/disclaimer/

]]> Comment on Granuloma Annulare Can it be treated with Narrow Band UVB Therapy? by Karen http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/01/granuloma-annulare-narrow-band-uvb-therapy/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Karen Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:13:13 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1344#comment-263 I have purchased a narrow band UVB unit for granuloma annulare treatment. Initially, I saw little response using the preprogrammed treatment for psoriasis as there are no treatment settings for granuloma annulare. I never saw much resolution. I am wondering if anyone knows the length of treatment/number of treatments, etc., which might be used to help clear this disseminated process I have on my body. It has a manual setting, which I am very careful using as I do not want to promote side effects from over-exposure; however, to this point, I have had no side effects whatsoever using the unit 2-3 minutes testing on 1 specific area of the rash daily for 3 days in a row. Any advice would be helpful as I live many many miles from any local physician. Thanks much!~ I have purchased a narrow band UVB unit for granuloma annulare treatment. Initially, I saw little response using the preprogrammed treatment for psoriasis as there are no treatment settings for granuloma annulare. I never saw much resolution. I am wondering if anyone knows the length of treatment/number of treatments, etc., which might be used to help clear this disseminated process I have on my body. It has a manual setting, which I am very careful using as I do not want to promote side effects from over-exposure; however, to this point, I have had no side effects whatsoever using the unit 2-3 minutes testing on 1 specific area of the rash daily for 3 days in a row. Any advice would be helpful as I live many many miles from any local physician. Thanks much!~

]]> Comment on TL01 Lamps – The UVB Narrow Band Source by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/08/tl01-lamps-the-uvb-narrow-band-source/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Chris Cane Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:48:41 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=240#comment-258 I do take some exception to the statement that there is a risk of cancer. There is a risk of cancer for all of us associated with UV light, even those of us who step outside in the sun from time to time. The thrust of this blog is UVB Narrowband and it really does have an excellent track record for safety, that is not to say that there is zero risk. There is a posting in this blog about safety done a while back. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/04/uvb-narrowband-safety/ One needs to quantify risk and I would say that the risk of skin-cancer with UVB Narrow Band is very low based on all studies I've seen. I do take some exception to the statement that there is a risk of cancer. There is a risk of cancer for all of us associated with UV light, even those of us who step outside in the sun from time to time. The thrust of this blog is UVB Narrowband and it really does have an excellent track record for safety, that is not to say that there is zero risk. There is a posting in this blog about safety done a while back.

See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/04/uvb-narrowband-safety/

One needs to quantify risk and I would say that the risk of skin-cancer with UVB Narrow Band is very low based on all studies I’ve seen.

]]> Comment on TL01 Lamps – The UVB Narrow Band Source by Paul Stratkona http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2011/08/tl01-lamps-the-uvb-narrow-band-source/comment-page-1/#comment-256 Paul Stratkona Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:31:43 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=240#comment-256 Light boxes have become quite popular in the last 10 years or so. However, the proper use of light boxes, especially those that generate UV light, is imperative if one is to avoid sunburn and skin pigmentation. There is even the risk of skin cancer if light boxes are used improperly. Light boxes have become quite popular in the last 10 years or so. However, the proper use of light boxes, especially those that generate UV light, is imperative if one is to avoid sunburn and skin pigmentation. There is even the risk of skin cancer if light boxes are used improperly.

]]> Comment on Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/03/tanning-beds-same-as-uvb-or-uvb-narrowband/comment-page-1/#comment-200 Chris Cane Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:00:38 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-200 Hi JM Assuming your are in the USA then the FDA require that we have a prescription on file and once we have that you are free to purchase a Dermalight 80. I imagine that you have visited our www.dermalight80.com website. Regards Chris Hi JM
Assuming your are in the USA then the FDA require that we have a prescription on file and once we have that you are free to purchase a Dermalight 80. I imagine that you have visited our http://www.dermalight80.com website.

Regards

Chris

]]> Comment on Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ? by JM http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/03/tanning-beds-same-as-uvb-or-uvb-narrowband/comment-page-1/#comment-199 JM Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:38:49 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-199 I am currently getting full body UVB treatment for MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES. I go three times a week to the doctors office, and it is very inconvenient. Would I be able to purchase the UVB wand (dermalight80?) and use the wand instead of the doctors treatments? Thanks. I am currently getting full body UVB treatment for MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES. I go three times a week to the doctors office, and it is very inconvenient. Would I be able to purchase the UVB wand (dermalight80?) and use the wand instead of the doctors treatments?

Thanks.

]]> Comment on Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/03/tanning-beds-same-as-uvb-or-uvb-narrowband/comment-page-1/#comment-196 Chris Cane Thu, 26 May 2011 17:23:16 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-196 The use of a Psoralen with UVA is called PUVA and is still used in the treatment of Vitiligo although, today at least 95% of our sales are UVB Narrow Band for both Vitiligo and Psoriasis. The use of a tanning bed can be a risky with a Psoralen as the calibration and treatment times are critical. In the "Useful Pages" section (menu bar above) there is a link to Determining UV Treatment Time (THIS IS REALLY FOR UVB AND UVB NARROW BAND AND NOT PUVA) the link is http://www.theuvguy.com/?p=142 Without the use of Psoralen with UVA (PUVA), you are probably wasting your time. The use of a Psoralen with UVA is called PUVA and is still used in the treatment of Vitiligo although, today at least 95% of our sales are UVB Narrow Band for both Vitiligo and Psoriasis. The use of a tanning bed can be a risky with a Psoralen as the calibration and treatment times are critical. In the “Useful Pages” section (menu bar above) there is a link to Determining UV Treatment Time (THIS IS REALLY FOR UVB AND UVB NARROW BAND AND NOT PUVA) the link is http://www.theuvguy.com/?p=142

Without the use of Psoralen with UVA (PUVA), you are probably wasting your time.

]]> Comment on Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ? by Rick http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/03/tanning-beds-same-as-uvb-or-uvb-narrowband/comment-page-1/#comment-195 Rick Thu, 26 May 2011 14:13:04 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-195 Hi Chris, I am currently attempting to treat my Vitiligo, which is mostly on my face, using a home tanning bed I have. The bed emits approximately 95% UVA and 5% UVB waves. I've read that there are topical psoralen creams, or even general psoralen medications that should be used to accompany this treatment option. My doctor told me that I should be attempting to lightly burn the affected skin so that it becomes light pink in color, but I have not noticed this happening. Do you know if this type of therapy has shown any success without using the psoralen? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! Hi Chris,

I am currently attempting to treat my Vitiligo, which is mostly on my face, using a home tanning bed I have. The bed emits approximately 95% UVA and 5% UVB waves. I’ve read that there are topical psoralen creams, or even general psoralen medications that should be used to accompany this treatment option.

My doctor told me that I should be attempting to lightly burn the affected skin so that it becomes light pink in color, but I have not noticed this happening. Do you know if this type of therapy has shown any success without using the psoralen?

Any insight would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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