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Tag Archives: UVB Narrowband
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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Posted in Medical Articles, Skin Diseases
Tagged PUVA, UVA, UVB Narrowband, UVB311, Vitiligo
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UVB311 Folic acid and Vitamin B12
Repigmentation was notable in lesions on the face, neck and throat, lower arm, chest, back and lower legs, whilst repigmentation on the hands, wrists, feet and ankles proved to be minimal. Maximum repigmentation rates did not differ significantly between the UVB group and the UVB+ group. Our study reconfirms that narrow band UVB phototherapy is an effective treatment for vitiligo and shows that co-treatment with vitamin B12 and folic acid does not improve the outcome of treatment of vitiligo with narrow band UVB phototherapy. Continue reading
Background: UVBNB phototherapy in Dermatology
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
Study: 150 Patients with Vitiligo
Evaluation of narrow-band UVB phototherapy in 150 patients with vitiligo Link to entire article << Click Here >> Y Hari Kishan Kumar, G Raghu Rama Rao, K.V.T Gopal, G Shanti, K Veerabhadra Rao Department of Dermatology, King George Hospital/Andhra Medical … Continue reading
Dosimetry and do I need it
OK, so what’s a dosimeter you ask? UV Phototherapy systems in clinicasl use (in a clinic, hospital or doctor’s office) absolutely require some form of dosimetry. A dosimeter is a device that measures the power of the UV light output from the lamps and determines the treatment time required for that particular treatment session based on the input from the clinician.
Home Users – Determining UV Treatment Time
One needs to recognize that each of us will require treatment times that are unique. Amongst others, some of the items that can affect treatment times include our individual skin type and our prior exposure to UV (Ultraviolet) light from the sun and or other sources. To some extent our diet and/or other drugs we may be taking can affect our skin’s sensitivity to UV. Continue reading
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Tagged UVB, UVB Broad Band, UVB Narrowband
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UVB Narrowband Safety
Indications are that UVB Narrowband is an effective and safe treatment for Vitiligo, Psoriasis and other skin challenges. There are two retrospective studies that I have found that show that UVB Narrowband is a very safe treatment. That’s not to say … Continue reading
How does phototherapy work?
(Borrowed from National Biological Corp’s Website) UV Phototherapy is a Safe, Effective, and Economical Vitiligo, Eczema and Psoriasis Treatment How UV Phototherapy works UV Phototherapy treatment works by exposing the skin to specific segments of UV light. UV phototherapy treatments are … Continue reading
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
What is UVB Narrowband?
UVB narrow band lamps emits light energy. Narrowband UVB phototherapy (UVB-NB) comprises a subset of the UVB wideband, or broadband, spectrum centered at roughly 311 nm. This is less than 1% of total range of wavelengths from sunlight. Narrow band … Continue reading
