Tag Archives: PLEVA (PLC)

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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Narrowband UVB and Pityriasis Lichenoides

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Chris Cane

NB-UVB treatment led to a complete response (CR) in 15 out of 23 PLEVA patients (65.2%) with a mean cumulative dose of 23 J/cm2… Conclusion: NB-UVB therapy is an effective, safe and practical alternative treatment modality for the management of PLEVA and PLC. Continue reading →

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