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Red Light Therapy: Revolutionizing Eczema Treatment
Red Light Therapy: Eczema Treatment Red-light treatment is an alternative way of treating eczema and has gained much popularity in recent days. It provides some relief to the people looking for different options for eczema control. Eczema is a long-lasting skin disease in which the skin itches, becomes inflamed, and sometimes develops blisters. The process […]
Read morePublished on May 01, 2024
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Phototherapy for Eczema & Dermatitis
Phototherapy for Eczema & Dermatitis UVTREAT has a state-of-the-art onsite phototherapy centers that offers full-body treatment in as little as 5 to 10 minutes. This painless treatment uses ultraviolet (UV) light—the same type of light found in natural sunlight—that has been specially filtered to remove light wavelengths that are more damaging to the skin. Exposure […]
Read morePublished on April 29, 2024
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Ultra Violet Lights: Types and Applications
Ultra violet lights are designed to emit ultraviolet radiation, a form of electromagnetic radiation, with wavelengths in the ultraviolet (UV) range, which is shorter than visible light, although longer than x-rays. Ultra Violet Lights: Types and Applications There are varied types of UV rays that are emitted by the sun. However, UV devices that emit […]
Read morePublished on April 29, 2024
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The Various Uses for UV Light
The uses for UV light include a broad range of applications in commercial, industrial, and healthcare settings. Ultraviolet (UV) light is separated into three basic categories of UVA, UVB, and UVC based on the nanometer or wavelength of UV emissions. UVC light is the shortest wavelength emitted by the sun and is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer. UVA light […]
Read morePublished on April 29, 2024
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that causes cells to build up and form dry, itchy patches on the skin, nails, and joints. This autoimmune disorder causes the skin to grow faster than usual, and although psoriasis is a long-term disease that affects approximately 125 million individuals worldwide, there is no existing cure.Read more -
Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of skin color in segmented areas of an individual’s body, including inside of the mouth, hair, face, hands, genital area, and more. Vitiligo, also called leukoderma, affects over one percent of the world’s population, and its symptoms may worsen with time. Although there is no cure for Vitiligo, treatments available may help restore color to the affected skin.Read more -
Acne, a widespread skin condition, is caused by a combination of factors, including excess sebum (oil) production, clogged hair follicles, bacteria (particularly Propionibacterium acnes), and inflammation.Read more -
Dermatitis is a chronic skin condition often caused by allergies, irritants, and genetic factors. Although its symptoms can come out rather quickly, even mild cases of dermatitis can take a few weeks to resolve, and more severe issues usually require long-term management.Read more -
Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a long-lasting skin condition that leads to dry, red, itchy, and bumpy skin. In severe cases, Eczema can lead to painful blisters and ooze liquid. Unfortunately, there is not any clear evidence identifying what causes Eczema.Read more
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Dr. Sanober Doctor MD; Board-Certified Dermatologist
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Vitiligo Phototherapy At Home: Hand-Held NB-UVB
Eleftheriadou and colleagues (2014) noted that hand-held NB-UVB units are light-weight devices that may overcome the need to treat vitiligo in hospital-based phototherapy cabinets, allowing early treatment at home that may enhance the likelihood of successful re-pigmentation. The pilot Hi-Light trial examined the feasibility of conducting a large multi-center, randomized controlled trial (RCT) on the […]
Read morePublished on March 25, 2024
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Comparison of NB-UVB Combination Therapy Regimens for the Treatment of Vitiligo
Zhu et al (2023) noted that vitiligo is an autoimmune disease and some guidelines for the management of vitiligo encouraged the use of NB-UVB combination therapies to enhance re-pigmentation. In a systematic review and network meta-analysis, these researchers compared the effectiveness of current NB-UVB combination regimen at the improvement in re-pigmentation. They searched the electronic […]
Read morePublished on February 23, 2024
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Oral Therapy & Narrow-Band UVB
Lee and associates (2016) noted that systemic corticosteroids have been used to arrest the progression of vitiligo; however, side effects have been a constant issue. In a retrospective study, these researchers examined the efficacy and side effect of oral mini-pulse (OMP) therapy with methylprednisolone (MPD) combined with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) for adults with non-segmental […]
Read morePublished on February 23, 2024
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Apremilast & Narrowband UVB for the Vitiligo Treatment
Khemis and colleagues (2020) noted that scientific rationale and encouraging first clinical results suggested the interest of using apremilast for treating vitiligo. In a 52-week, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, these researchers compared the efficacy of apremilast in combination therapy with narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) versus placebo and NB-UVB treatment for re-pigmentation in patients with non-segmental […]
Read morePublished on February 23, 2024
