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Tag Archives: Vitiligo
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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Ray Boissy Receives Award
A friend and colleague of mine received “the Achievement Award from the American Skin Association (ASA) for his work studying vitiligo and pigment cell biology.” Ray Boissy chairs the National Vitiligo Foundation (www.nvfi.org) which is now based here in Cincinnati. The … 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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Vitiligo UVB NB Treatment – What areas should I treat?
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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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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UVB NB useful, well-tolerated treatment for vitiligo.
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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What’s treated with UVB Narrowband?
This is a tough question as UVB Narrowband in some ways has become a panacea for many skin challenges. Here’s a partial list of diseases that I’m aware of where UVB Narrowband is one of the treatment options. Alopecia Atopic … Continue reading
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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
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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
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