Treatment outcome and persistence of repigmentation from narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in vitiligo
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DOI: 10.1080/09546634.2018.1544409
Abstract: Abstract Background: Narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is a mainstay treatment in vitiligo. However, data relative to repigmentation outcome, prognostic factors, and duration of repigmentation are limited. Objectives: To investigate the quantitative repigmentation outcome of… read more here.
Keywords: vitiligo; outcome; treatment; uvb phototherapy ... See more keywords
Study the effect of erbium:YAG laser plus topical 5‐flurouracil in stable vitiligo resistant to NB‐UVB phototherapy
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.13134
Abstract: NB‐UVB phototherapy is still an effective treatment in vitiligo but requires more than 1 year for its completion. Topical 5‐flurouracil could improve the proliferation and migration of melanocytes. Laser‐assisted dermabrasion results in stimulation of the… read more here.
Keywords: vitiligo; uvb phototherapy; topical flurouracil; study effect ... See more keywords
Beneficial UVB phototherapy preceding a fractional CO2 laser‐UVB protocol in refractory non‐segmental vitiligo
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DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15396
Abstract: To explore the short‐ and long‐term effects of UVB phototherapy preceding a fractional CO2 laser‐UVB protocol in patients with resistant nonsegmental vitiligo. read more here.
Keywords: co2 laser; phototherapy preceding; fractional co2; uvb phototherapy ... See more keywords
Optimizing Narrowband UVB Phototherapy: Is It More Challenging for Your Older Patients?
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DOI: 10.12788/cutis.0617
Abstract: Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy remains versatile, safe, and efficacious for multiple dermatologic conditions even with recent pharmacologic treatment advances. Polypharmacy contributes to prescribers pursuing phototherapy as a nonpharmacologic treatment, but some wonder if it is… read more here.
Keywords: narrowband uvb; older patients; phototherapy challenging; phototherapy ... See more keywords
Characteristics and decreased VASI of vitiligo patients with NB-UVB phototherapy in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.4081/dr.2023.9708
Abstract: Narrowband ultraviolet-B (NB-UVB) phototherapy is the mainstay of vitiligo therapy. The response can be evaluated using the vitiligo area scoring index (VASI) and repigmentation grade. However, few studies used VASI to evaluate phototherapy response and… read more here.
Keywords: vasi; phototherapy; uvb phototherapy; reduction ... See more keywords