Benefits of Narrow Band UVB Therapy

Type:Uv phototherapy Time:2017-05-10 13:50:30

Eliminating UV in wavelengths below 311 nm permits higher intensities and longer exposure times, so patients can derive the maximum benefit from phototherapy.
This increased effectiveness permits more aggressive treatment regimens, resulting in a shorter course of treatment.
Extensive research* confirms that patients not only avoid the danger of serious burning from sub-erythemal exposure, they may also enjoy longer remission periods after treatment.
Remission periods are similar to those with PUVA therapy and markedly superior to broad band UVB treatment. Studies show 38-40 percent of narrow band treated patients require no additional therapy for at least 12 months.

* Philips, A.G., manufacturer of the ultraviolet lamps used in Daavlin��s narrow band UVB phototherapy cabinets, has amassed an exhaustive library of studies from around the world documenting the therapeutic effectiveness and safety benefits of narrow band UVB treatment. This information is available upon request from the Daavlin Company. PUVA PUVA combines a Psoralen drug (the product name is Oxsoralen) with exposure to ultraviolet light A (UVA). Psoralen makes the body very sensitive to UVA rays and comes in oral or topical form. It may be used on a short- term basis to bring a severe or disabling case of psoriasis under control. The main long-term side effect of PUVA is the increased risk of skin cancer.UVA1 UVA1 (340-400nm) is the range of long wavelength ultraviolet light immediately next to visible light in the electromagnetic spectrum. Consequentally, UVA1 photons have the deepest penetration into the body, but the lowest energy per photon of any type of ultraviolet light. UVA1 has many different biological effects, including up-regulating Collegnase, changing cytokine ratios, and inducing Heme-Oxygenase-1. Typical diseases treated by UVA1 light include sclerotic skin conditions (morphea, scleroderma, graft vs. host) and atopic dermatitis(eczema). UVA1 has been used therapeutically for nearly 20 years, with an excellent safety and effectiveness record.