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Tag Archives: PUVA
Prurigo Nodularis and UVB Narrow Band
I have come across a few postings on various websites regarding the treatment of Prurigo Nodularis. This is a skin condition in which hard crusty lumps form on the skin that itches intensely. PN may itch constantly, mostly at night, … Continue reading
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A review of home phototherapy for psoriasis
From Dermatology Online Journal Volume 16, Number 2 February 2010 A review of home phototherapy for psoriasis� Bridgit V Nolan1, Brad A Yentzer MD2, Steven R Feldman MD PhD2 Dermatology Online Journal 16 (2): 1 1. SUNY Upstate Medical University, … Continue reading
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Are Tanning Beds the same as UVB or UVB Narrowband ?
Be cautious with UVA Light! Tanning Salons can be a risk for the consumer as the output from these beds can vary greatly from bed to bed and treatment/tanning times must be adjusted based on lamp power. When a bed is re-lamped and you are not told then a sunburn is very likely. Continue reading
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UVB NB vs PUVA Treatment for Mycosis Fungoides.
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?
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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Narrow Band UVB Phototherapy in dermatology
The breakthrough came after 1988 when narrow-band UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy was introduced for the treatment of psoriasis… Narrow band UVB phototherapy in dermatology AUTHORS: Sunil Dogra, Amrinder Jit Kanwar Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education … Continue reading
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UV Blocking Eyewear – Do I need it?
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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PUVA vs UVB NB and UVB Narrow Band Wins!
Randomized double-blind trial of treatment of vitiligo: efficacy of psoralen-UV-A therapy vs Narrowband-UV-B therapy. Yones SS, Palmer RA, Garibaldinos TM, Hawk JL. Dip Der, FCD, Photobiology Unit, Second Floor, St John’s Institute of Dermatology, Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, … Continue reading
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Repigmentation in Vitiligo: PUVA vs. Narrowband UVB
This study clearly demonstrates that for vitiligo repigmentation, NB-UVB is safer and more effective than PUVA. Other randomized, controlled trials have shown at least some efficacy with targeted phototherapy, topical and systemic steroids, topical calcineurin inhibitors, and calcipotriene combined with PUVA. A number of reports show success with surgical repigmentation procedures, as well. Although we are making progress in treating this vexing disease (especially with calcineurin inhibitors and phototherapy), we still have a long way to go. At best, 75% of patients respond, and in most instances, this response is only partial. A breakthrough in the management of this disease would be greatly welcomed by both patients and doctors. An accompanying editorial provides a nice evidence-based review of existing therapies for vitiligo.
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PUVA vs UVB Narrowband
PUVA is an older treatment method. It’s an acronym for “P”soralen and UVA. UVA is long wavelength ultraviolet and the upper layers of our skin are not affected significantly with UVA light as the long wavelengths penetrate quite deeply. To … Continue reading
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