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GlossaryUVB Phototherapy

uses ultraviolet B light to treat skin conditions

UVB Phototherapy, also known as Ultraviolet B Therapy, is a medical treatment that uses a specific wavelength of ultraviolet light (UVB) to treat various skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. The therapy works by reducing inflammation and slowing down the overproduction of skin cells. It is administered under controlled conditions, typically in a clinical setting, to minimize the risk of skin damage.

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Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy

research Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy

2 citations , June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.

research Phototherapy as a Useful Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of Diphenylcyclopropenone-induced Vitiligo

10 citations , January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.

research 6. Phototherapy, Photomedicine, and Pigmentary Disorders

July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Stopping certain drugs can improve skin conditions, arsenicosis affects over half of a Bangladeshi village, males are more vulnerable, and certain treatments are effective for warts, acne, and psoriasis. Smoking and drinking are linked to psoriasis in men, a cream helps with a type of skin cancer, and low iron levels don't directly cause chronic hair loss in women.

research Phototherapy in Childhood

65 citations , November 2008 in “Pediatric Dermatology”

Phototherapy is effective and well-tolerated for treating childhood psoriasis and pityriasis lichenoides chronica.

research Ichthyosis linearis circumflexa in a child. Response to narrowband UVB therapy.

9 citations , December 2015 in “Journal of Dermatological Case Reports”

Narrowband UVB therapy significantly improved a child's rare skin condition.

research Retinoids and Phototherapy for Psoriasis

7 citations , August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement”

Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.

research Overview of the Role of 308 Monochromatic Excimer Phototherapy for the Treatment of Alopecia Areata

December 2022 in “IntechOpen eBooks”

308 excimer phototherapy is a safe and effective way to treat hair loss from Alopecia Areata.

research Phototherapy for alopecia areata

9 citations , May 2016 in “Clinics in dermatology”

Phototherapy can help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.

research Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy for alopecia areata

37 citations , November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine”

Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.

research Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in Vitiligo

1 citations , March 2018

NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.

Phototherapy with Topical Minoxidil in Vitiligo: A Randomized Controlled Trial

research Phototherapy with Topical Minoxidil in Vitiligo: A Randomized Control Trial

August 2025 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”

Combining minoxidil with phototherapy improves vitiligo treatment better than phototherapy alone.

Phototherapy in Pediatric Patients: 5-Year Single Center Experience

research Phototherapy in pediatric patients: 5-years single center experience

April 2024 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)”

Phototherapy is often used for psoriasis in children, but it has low success rates.

research A review of acitretin, a systemic retinoid for the treatment of psoriasis

75 citations , August 2005 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy”

Acitretin is effective for certain types of psoriasis, safe for long-term use, and often combined with other treatments.

research Skin disease in pregnancy

24 citations , March 2015 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology”

Some skin conditions are common during pregnancy and can be safely treated without affecting the pregnancy outcome.

research A review on laser and light-based therapies for alopecia areata

16 citations , November 2016 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

Laser and light therapies, especially the 308 nm excimer laser, are effective and safe for treating alopecia areata, but more research is needed.

research Safety of Common Medications for Treating Dermatology Disorders in Pregnant Women

7 citations , September 2013 in “Current Dermatology Reports”

Some skin medications are safe for pregnant women, but others pose risks or should not be used.

research Updated strategies for the management, pathogenesis and molecular genetics of different forms of ichthyosis syndromes with prominent hair abnormalities

3 citations , September 2017 in “Archives of dermatological research”

Early diagnosis and tailored treatments are crucial for managing ichthyosis syndromes with hair abnormalities.

research Dermatologic Procedures for the Treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis.

2 citations , October 2024 in “PubMed”

Dermatologic procedures show promise for treating seborrheic dermatitis, but more research is needed for cost, effectiveness, and safety.

The Development of Vitiligo After Cessation of Finasteride: Is This Part of Post-Finasteride Syndrome or an Adverse Event of Finasteride?

research 61349 The Development of Vitiligo After Cessation of Finasteride: Is this Part of Post-Finasteride Syndrome or an Adverse Event of Finasteride?

September 2025 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Vitiligo may be linked to stopping finasteride.

research Benign Cutaneous Eruptions After Transplantation

December 2017 in “Springer eBooks”

Transplant patients often get skin problems, with treatments varying by condition.

research Graham Little-Lassueur Syndrome with Hypertrophic Lichen Planus in a Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C

February 2016 in “Acta Medica Marisiensis”

A woman with chronic hepatitis C had a rare skin condition linked to her illness.

In Other Journals: Summaries of Dermatological Studies from 2011

research IN OTHER JOURNALS

November 2011 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Cellulite may be linked to low adiponectin, isotretinoin with UVB can treat psoriasis effectively, permanent alopecia post-chemotherapy resembles a unique hair loss, deodorants may cause fragrance allergies, desmoplastic melanoma is becoming more common, and intensive UVB treatment can give long-term psoriasis remission.

The Successful Treatment of Nephrogenic Fibrosing Dermopathy with Mycophenolate Mofetil

research The successful treatment of nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy (NFD) with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF)

March 2005 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

Mycophenolate mofetil improved skin condition in a man with nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy.

research 8. Pathology

July 2003 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

Various skin conditions can be treated effectively with different methods, such as discontinuing certain drugs, using specific vaccines, applying creams, and changing lifestyle habits like smoking and drinking.

research Vitiligo - Part 2 - classification, histopathology and treatment

78 citations , August 2014 in “Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

New vitiligo treatments focus on controlling immune damage and restoring skin color.

research Current management strategies for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

39 citations , May 2004 in “Clinics in Dermatology”

The document concludes that treatment for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma should be customized to each patient's disease stage, balancing benefits and side effects, with no cure but many patients living long lives.

research Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Therapy for Vitiligo and Alopecia Areata

26 citations , June 2019 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Regenerative therapies show promise for treating vitiligo and alopecia areata.

research Interventions for morphea

24 citations , July 2019 in “Cochrane library”

Some treatments like methotrexate with prednisone might help juvenile morphea, but more research is needed to confirm.

research Home-based devices in dermatology: a systematic review of safety and efficacy

9 citations , May 2021 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Home-based skin care devices are generally safe and effective for hair removal, promoting hair growth, treating wrinkles and acne, but results for psoriasis treatment are mixed.

research Efficacy of topical calcipotriol betamethasone dipropionate as a new adjuvant therapy to follicular unit extraction technique in treatment of stable vitiligo: clinical, dermoscopic and immunohistological study

6 citations , January 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

FUE with topical CBD effectively treats stable vitiligo.