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Tag Archives: UVB311
Replacing FSX72T12/UVB/HO (7RA-072) with UVB Narrow Band TL01 Lamps
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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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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Dead Sea Salt – UVB Narrow Band – My thoughts!
Several times over the years, I’ve heard that Dead Sea Salt can help with the treatment of Psoriasis coupled with UVB Narrow Band. I decided to do some googling and learned some interesting stuff. The interesting thing is that many … Continue reading
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UVB Phototherapy in the Home – Effective ?
It’s great to have an independent source ratify what we’ve known for years. UV Phototherapy at home is safe, well tolerated and here in the USA, very cost effective for the patient and the insurance company that sometimes is paying … 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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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
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