Tag Archives: UVB Narrowband

Phototherapy with Narrowband vs Broadband UVB

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Chris Cane

Author: Berneburg M, Röcken M, Benedix F. Department of Dermatology, Eberhard Karls University, DE-72076 Tuebingen, Germany. Mark.Berneburg@med.uni-tuebingen.de Phototherapy with ultraviolet (UV) radiation of wavelengths between 280 and 320 nm (UVB) is a safe and effective treatment for a variety of … Continue reading →

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Prurigo Nodularis and UVB Narrow Band

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Chris Cane

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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Dermalight 80 – eBay Buyers Beware!

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Chris Cane

If you are considering purchasing a Dermalight 80 from one of the eBay vendors selling the European model and you live in the USA or other country using 60 Hz Power then read on! The 220V – 50 Hz model … Continue reading →

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A review of home phototherapy for psoriasis

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Chris Cane

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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Dermalume 2X – Double your Power – Double Your Fun!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Chris Cane

The folks at National Biological Corp leapfrogged the world recently introducing the Dermalume 2X. The new Dermalume 2X provides twice the power, twice the coverage of the typical single lamp handheld wand. The clever designers have been able to use … Continue reading →

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Replacing FSX72T12/UVB/HO (7RA-072) with UVB Narrow Band TL01 Lamps

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Chris Cane

Many people ask about replacing FSX72T12/UVB/HO (7RA-072) lamps in older National Biological Corporation Panosol II (UVB604) units. It’s a fairly easy job to do. We do supply instructions on how to install UVB NB TL100W/01 lamps in the older systems … 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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Phototherapy Is Focus of New Psoriasis Guidelines

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Chris Cane

One of the realities we live with at Amjo is that many derms look at UV Phototherapy as a last resort. The typical derm would prefer to prescribe biologics and other ointments and salves, many of which expose the patient … Continue reading →

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Vitiligo and Skin Cancer: Are you at risk?

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Chris Cane

Because there are no melanocytes in depigmented skin, it would be biologically impossible to develop in depigmented skin a melanoma the most serious type of skin cancer. The other forms, the so called basal epithelioma, could develop but are easily treated and are not life threatening. Continue reading →

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Narrowband UVB Repigments Vitiligo Lesions.

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Chris Cane

This is from an article written by Damian McNamara of Skin and Allergy News in an article published in February of 2008. TORONTO — Narrowband ultraviolet B treatment is effective for repigmentation of vitiligo lesions, according to ratings from 50 … Continue reading →

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