Comments for The World of UV Phototherapy by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com A blog by Chris Cane, the UVGuy. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:34:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on How does UVB Narrowband compare to sunlight? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/08/how-does-uvb-narrowband-compare-to-sunlight/comment-page-1/#comment-109 Chris Cane Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:34:58 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1281#comment-109 Interesting question. The mechanism has been explained to me a couple of times and the answer has dropped out of my head. I will ask a couple of folks who know and get back to you very soon. Thanks for the question. Interesting question. The mechanism has been explained to me a couple of times and the answer has dropped out of my head. I will ask a couple of folks who know and get back to you very soon. Thanks for the question.

]]> Comment on How does UVB Narrowband compare to sunlight? by John http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/08/how-does-uvb-narrowband-compare-to-sunlight/comment-page-1/#comment-108 John Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:13:16 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1281#comment-108 Why do you believe UVB works as treatment? What is the mechanism? Why do you believe UVB works as treatment? What is the mechanism?

]]> Comment on Elidel and Protopic? Should I use them before UV Treatment by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/elidel-and-protopic-should-i-use-them-before-uv-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Chris Cane Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:08:36 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1255#comment-100 My guess is that you were undergoing PUVA treatment, that's UVA (Long Wave Length UV) and a 'P'soralen drug/liquid at the same time. PUVA is still used at some clinics, generally where UVB Narrow band is not available. Some derms will use PUVA and UVB NB at different times with the same patient to create a change in treatment regimen sometimes starting re-pigmentation. From what I've seen, many people while undergoing treatment find that the freckling that starts in the white areas sometimes comes in with a darker color and then gradually melds with the regular skin around the white area. Having this occur a year or more after treatment makes me think that the two things are not related. You will need to discuss this with your dermatologist I'm afraid as I simply do not know what's causing this? My guess is that you were undergoing PUVA treatment, that’s UVA (Long Wave Length UV) and a ‘P’soralen drug/liquid at the same time. PUVA is still used at some clinics, generally where UVB Narrow band is not available. Some derms will use PUVA and UVB NB at different times with the same patient to create a change in treatment regimen sometimes starting re-pigmentation.

From what I’ve seen, many people while undergoing treatment find that the freckling that starts in the white areas sometimes comes in with a darker color and then gradually melds with the regular skin around the white area.

Having this occur a year or more after treatment makes me think that the two things are not related. You will need to discuss this with your dermatologist I’m afraid as I simply do not know what’s causing this?

]]> Comment on Elidel and Protopic? Should I use them before UV Treatment by Teresa http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/elidel-and-protopic-should-i-use-them-before-uv-treatment/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Teresa Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:38:22 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1255#comment-99 Hi Mr. Cane, I was going under treatment for vitiligo at Emory (years ago) with the liquid solution the light treatment, like a stand up tanning machine, but my insurance stopped it because of course they stayed it was cosmetic; however, it was stop before I could see any result but months maybe a year after the treatment I started seeing brown spots appear in the area (under my right eye, side of my cheek behind my ear all on the right side) then the spots became one dark spot (darker than my nature skin color) in area. Everyone thought I was burned. What can I do about this? Should I use the narrow band treatment? Hi Mr. Cane,

I was going under treatment for vitiligo at Emory (years ago) with the liquid solution the light treatment, like a stand up tanning machine, but my insurance stopped it because of course they stayed it was cosmetic; however, it was stop before I could see any result but months maybe a year after the treatment I started seeing brown spots appear in the area (under my right eye, side of my cheek behind my ear all on the right side) then the spots became one dark spot (darker than my nature skin color) in area. Everyone thought I was burned. What can I do about this? Should I use the narrow band treatment?

]]> Comment on How soon before I see results? by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/how-soon-before-i-see-results/comment-page-1/#comment-91 Chris Cane Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:40:42 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=440#comment-91 Many thanks for the comment Neville, The choice of maintenance which is typically 75% of the time of your final treatment once a week vs waiting for the next breakout is a difficult decision especially if you have to drive to a clinic to have the treatment. Folks with home units often choose maintenance over waiting for the next break-out. PUVA can be a real challenge for many people and UVB NB is much easier, less costly and the patient. Here's a posting I did on PUVA vs UVB NB some time ago. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/04/puva-vs-uvb-narrowband/ Thanks again! Chris Many thanks for the comment Neville,

The choice of maintenance which is typically 75% of the time of your final treatment once a week vs waiting for the next breakout is a difficult decision especially if you have to drive to a clinic to have the treatment. Folks with home units often choose maintenance over waiting for the next break-out.

PUVA can be a real challenge for many people and UVB NB is much easier, less costly and the patient. Here’s a posting I did on PUVA vs UVB NB some time ago. See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2009/04/puva-vs-uvb-narrowband/

Thanks again!
Chris

]]> Comment on How soon before I see results? by Neville Lau http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/how-soon-before-i-see-results/comment-page-1/#comment-90 Neville Lau Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:46:20 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=440#comment-90 I suffered from severe psoriasis for more than 20 years and is also a physical therpaist helping my clients to face psoriasis. The best treatment I had was UVB NB. The fastest treatment last 16 sessions and the mean was around 30 sessions with three times a week. I use 70% of MED for the first dose, and 20% increment each up to maximum dose 4.5J or I cannot tolerate. I hate taking Psoralen as it made me dizzy. To me, UVA is not effective as UVB NB and also UVA keeps me standing for much longer duration. I don't like maintenance treatment much as I want to reserve some buffet for the skin to "Take Rest". While during time of remission, I will try to keep my skin healthy by doing more exercise so as to have more sweating. I have gone through many researches and found that the skin integrity is being affected when in acute psoriasis exacerbation whereas our sweating system is affected making us more prone to heat stroke. I suffered from severe psoriasis for more than 20 years and is also a physical therpaist helping my clients to face psoriasis. The best treatment I had was UVB NB. The fastest treatment last 16 sessions and the mean was around 30 sessions with three times a week. I use 70% of MED for the first dose, and 20% increment each up to maximum dose 4.5J or I cannot tolerate. I hate taking Psoralen as it made me dizzy. To me, UVA is not effective as UVB NB and also UVA keeps me standing for much longer duration. I don’t like maintenance treatment much as I want to reserve some buffet for the skin to “Take Rest”. While during time of remission, I will try to keep my skin healthy by doing more exercise so as to have more sweating. I have gone through many researches and found that the skin integrity is being affected when in acute psoriasis exacerbation whereas our sweating system is affected making us more prone to heat stroke.

]]> Comment on Prurigo Nodularis and UVB Narrow Band by Chris Cane http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/prurigo-nodularis-and-uvb-narrow-band/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Chris Cane Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:48:50 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1240#comment-89 Michele Thanks for your reply. Do you happen to know if it was UVB Broadband or Narrowband. I am really sorry to hear that the UVA is not working. I am guessing that the pills are a form of Psoralen (PUVA) which are taken before treatment to improve the skin's sensitivity to UVA light? See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=41 for the difference twixt PUVA/UVA nad UVB NB. Michele

Thanks for your reply.

Do you happen to know if it was UVB Broadband or Narrowband. I am really sorry to hear that the UVA is not working. I am guessing that the pills are a form of Psoralen (PUVA) which are taken before treatment to improve the skin’s sensitivity to UVA light? See http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=41 for the difference twixt PUVA/UVA nad UVB NB.

]]> Comment on Prurigo Nodularis and UVB Narrow Band by Michele http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/07/prurigo-nodularis-and-uvb-narrow-band/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Michele Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:00:27 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=1240#comment-88 I had UVB for 1 year. It took 2 months before I saw significant results (ie meaning all lesions closed up, healed and no new ones appear. In a years time they were practically faded. When I lost my health insurance I could no longer afford it, and I had a flare up but no where as near as bad as the initial. Now I only have steroids creams, some times pills and UVA for the last six months. It isn't working. I had UVB for 1 year. It took 2 months before I saw significant results (ie meaning all lesions closed up, healed and no new ones appear. In a years time they were practically faded. When I lost my health insurance I could no longer afford it, and I had a flare up but no where as near as bad as the initial.
Now I only have steroids creams, some times pills and UVA for the last six months. It isn’t working.

]]> 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-85 Chris Cane Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:28:00 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-85 Yes we do. We actually sell UVB and UVB Narrowband units at our http://www.homephototherapy.com/ and our http://www.dermalight80.com/ websites. The recommendation for a particular unit is dependent on the area(s) on your body that are affected and what coverage area you will need. You can phone me at 513-942-2770 or toll free 877-289-2656. Chris Yes we do. We actually sell UVB and UVB Narrowband units at our http://www.homephototherapy.com/ and our http://www.dermalight80.com/ websites. The recommendation for a particular unit is dependent on the area(s) on your body that are affected and what coverage area you will need. You can phone me at 513-942-2770 or toll free 877-289-2656.

Chris

]]> Comment on Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ? by Jennifer http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/index.php/2010/03/tanning-beds-same-as-uvb-or-uvb-narrowband/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Jennifer Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:10:21 +0000 http://www.uvbnarrowband.com/?p=367#comment-84 Do you have any recommendations on any manufactures or specific units when purchasing a narrow band unit for psoriasis? Do you have any recommendations on any manufactures or specific units when purchasing a narrow band unit for psoriasis?

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