Tag Archives: UVB NB

TL01 Lamps – The UVB Narrow Band Source

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Chris Cane

Perhaps you’re wondering what a UVB Narrowband  Lamp is and how does it differ from a conventional fluorescent light bulb. Fluorescent lights are coated on the inside with a slurry of chemicals, binders and materials that fluoresce in the presence … 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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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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Pseudocatalase – with UVB NB shows promise for Vitiligo Patients

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Chris Cane

The treatment(s) by Professor Schallreuter are only available in the UK and Germany. In the late nineties and early in this millennium, the treatment of choice for many was a promising concept developed by Karin U Schallreuter in Germany and … Continue reading →

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Vitiligo UVB NB Treatment – What areas should I treat?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Chris Cane

I received an email last night which reminded me that I have not discussed treatment areas and response to treatment. I’ll begin by saying that the areas of our bodies with few hair follicles such as the hands, feet, knees … Continue reading →

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UVB NB useful, well-tolerated treatment for vitiligo.

Posted on April 14, 2009 by Chris Cane

Title: Narrow-band ultraviolet B is a useful and well-tolerated treatment for vitiligo. Author: Scherschun L; Kim JJ; Lim HW J Am Acad Dermatol 2001 Jun;44(6):999-1003. BACKGROUND: The treatment of vitiligo remains a challenge. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this article is … Continue reading →

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