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Tag Archives: UVB Narrowband
Phototherapy Is Focus of New Psoriasis Guidelines
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
Vitiligo and Skin Cancer: Are you at risk?
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
Narrowband UVB Repigments Vitiligo Lesions.
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
UVA-1 may have the edge over UVBNB in treating Scleroderma
TITLE: A randomized controlled study of low-dose UVA1, medium-dose UVA1, and narrowband UVB phototherapy in the treatment of localized scleroderma. Kreuter A, Hyun J, Stücker M, Sommer A, Altmeyer P, Gambichler T. Department of Dermatology and Allergology, Ruhr-University Bochum, Bochum, … Continue reading
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Tagged Morphea, Scleroderma, UVA-1, UVB Narrowband, UVB311, UVBNB
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Can I get a sun burn from UVB Narrow Band?
The answer is yes but it’s more of a challenge than with UVB Broadband. One of the best features of UVB Narrow Band is that it has an excellent “therapeutic” effect with less risk of a sunburn. How can that … Continue reading
UVB Narrow Band – A Description
Narrow Band Ultra Violet B Light is a relatively new technology on the vitiligo front. In the past, most doctors have used the PUVA system, which involved the use of Ultra Violet A light exposure and the taking of Psoralen … Continue reading
Vitiligo Blog Found
Recently I became aware of a blog that’s been running for some time, the blog focuses on Vitiligo and the author whose name is not published on the blog does have a couple of articles on UVB NB used in … Continue reading
Treating Pruritus: Some folks are just itching to try UVB Narrow Band
With tongue in cheek I penned the title above. I have to admit the first time I heard that “just itching” line was from a person with Psoriasis who had a serious itch associated with his disease. In this case, … Continue reading
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Tagged HIV, Pruritus, UVB, UVB Narrowband
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Canadian Study discusses safety of UVB Narrow Band
Are narrow-band ultraviolet B home units a viable option for continuous or maintenance therapy of photoresponsive diseases? Narrow-band ultraviolet B home phototherapy was found to be an effective form of maintenance therapy for photoresponsive diseases. AUTHORS: Haykal KA, DesGroseilliers JP. … Continue reading
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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Tagged Psoriasis, PUVA, UVB, UVB Narrowband, Vitiligo
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