Types of UV Phototherapy

Type:Uv phototherapy   Time:2015-12-26 9:46:53

UVB treatments are administered in a physician¡¯s office, clinic or at home with a home phototherapy device. There are two types of UVB treatments: broad-band and narrow-band. The major difference between them is that narrow-band UVB units emit a more specific or ¡°narrow¡± range of UV wavelengths. Narrow-band UVB is now more frequently used than broad-band UVB.Narrow Band UVB Narrow Band UVB has proven to be the most effective phototherapy treatment option for thousands of psoriasis patients all over the world. With more research being done every day on conditions such as eczema, vitiligo, and mycosis fungoides, Narrow Band UVB continues to show its versatility with its promising results.