Tag Archives: Vitiligo

Highlights from Trade Publications

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Chris Cane

From Skin and Allergy News: (Damian McNamara) Narrow-band UVB is an effective treatment for vitiligo…” and “… Researchers found this type of phototherapy better tolerated than traditional approaches such as corticosteroids and topical PUVA…” From Dermatolgy Times: (Natta Rajatanavin MD) … Continue reading →

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Vitiligo Success Stories

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Chris Cane

I have Vitiligo around eyes, hands, arms, elbows, knees, feet, hips,shins; started therapy in july 04 with good results so far… eyes filling in, shins about 80% repigged, backs of hands about 50%, knees about 80%, arms about 80%, as well as elbows. Fingers and knuckles only slight improvement, same with the hips. Feet no improvement as yet, but still hopeful. I’ve had vitiligo for over 30 years and wish I had known about UVB treatment years ago, as it has made a huge difference in my appearance as well as my self esteem. Continue reading →

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The Woods Light

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Chris Cane

Perhaps a little off topic. The Black Light or the Woods Light is a low energy ultraviolet emitter  usually at 365 nm. All kinds of DNA based materials fluoresce when illuminated by a UV source. In fact one of the primary uses … Continue reading →

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