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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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UVB NB vs PUVA Treatment for Mycosis Fungoides.

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Chris Cane

The full article publication is entitled “Efficacy of narrowband UVB vs. PUVA in patients with early-stage mycosis fungoides.” prepared by Ponte P, Serrão V, Apetato M. at the Department of Dermatology, Hospital dos Capuchos, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central, Lisbon, Portugal. … Continue reading →

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UVA1 Phototherapy – Is it effective?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Chris Cane

The article concludes “Besides topical and systemic therapy, UVA1 radiation is a good option of treatment in various skin diseases. It is one of the first-line treatments for several sclerotic diseases and it often improves pruritus considerably.” I came across … Continue reading →

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Ultraviolet UVA-1 Phototherapy (UK Study)

Posted on November 16, 2009 by Chris Cane

An older study (2003) highlights UVA-1 (340-400 nm) Ultraviolet Therapy. The original work was completed by Dawe RS. at the: Photobiology Unit, Department of Dermatology, University of Dundee, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee DD1 9SY, UK. r.s.dawe@dundee.ac.uk Long-wavelength ultraviolet … 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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Background: UVBNB phototherapy in Dermatology

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Chris Cane

Link to entire article << Click Here >> The first report of the use of ‘phototherapy’ in the treatment of skin disorders dates from 1400 BC from India when patients with vitiligo were given certain plant extracts (whose active ingredients … Continue reading →

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