UVNarrow Band UVB Phtotherapy
Nb UVB Daavlin Phototherapy systems has been imported from the U.S.A for the treatment of Psoriasis , Vitiligo / Leucoderma and other phototherapy treatable conditions.
In the past many doctors have treated Psoriasis and Vitiligo using the PUVA system which involved taking Psoralen pills and the use of Ultra Violet A light exposure. However the side effects with use of PUVA system was high and unbearable to many patients. Patients taking PUVA system had to wear sun-protective glasses when exposed to sunlight even after treatment.
Psoralen tablet related side effects often makes the patient discontinue the treatment before complete course is given. Many patients experience disturbance in vision and can develop cataract, Increased risk of skin aging, darkening of skin and skin cancer with long-term treatment. All of these side effects are overcome by NB UVB systems.
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- NarrowBand ( 311nm ) UVB Advanced Phototherapy
- UVA + Psoralen Phototherapy
- Targeted Bb UVB / Nb UVB Lumera Phototherapy
- We also have Derma Pal Handheld Device system for scalp Psoriasis and Vitiligo.
- For Patients with lesions only on the arms and legs or a particular area of the body we have Hand and Foot cum Panel NB UVB unit with voice activated control Mega Medical Technologies which is very effective in treating areas in parts.
NB UVB Phototherapy is one the latest technology used for the treatment of Vitiligo. At S.P.Derma Center we use Daavlin 3S series phototherapy system and its the first equipment of its kind in Tamilnadu introduced in 2004.
Lumera-targeted Phototherapy Bb UVB / Nb UVB system was introduced at our center in 2008 it was the first installation in whole of Tamilnadu, Kerala, Karnataka (South India). we have two units for the convenience of the patients
We use a 48 tubes (24 NB UVB / 24 UVA) Highly advanced system which provides a much faster cure and requires lesser exposure time and treatment visits compared to 8 tubes and 12 tubes systems which are commonly available in other hospitals. NB UVB has many advantages over older systems like PUVA and Broad Band UVB.
- Shorter treatment duration,
- No need for eye protection from sun after treatment,
- No oral drugs required (no systemic side effects),
- Less Exposure Time,
- No darkening of skin seen after completion of treatment ,
- Very Safe to use in children and pregnant women.
- The No Side effect advantage gives better patient compliance & encourages the patient to take the full and complete course.
Advantages of Narrowband UV-B over PUVA therapy & other treatments:
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