Monthly Archives: August 2010

Vitamin D and UVB Narrowband

Here’s a challenge to all of you dermatologists out there to consider studying the effects of UVB Narrowband, not only for treating Vitiligo but also the effect of UVB Narrowband on Vitamin D levels. An Irish research team did this … Continue reading

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Being a Patient Patient with Vitiligo

They say that patience is a virtue. For many people with Vitiligo patience is a necessity. There are not enough dermatologists here in the USA. The  AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) does influence our universities and from what I’m told … Continue reading

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How safe is UVB Narrowband Phototherapy?

Indications are that UVB Narrowband is an effective and safe treatment for Vitiligo, Psoriasis and other skin challenges.  There are two retrospective studies that I have found that show that UVB Narrowband is a very safe treatment. That’s not to say … Continue reading

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Pseudocatalase. What’s the story?

Pseudocatalase cream was identified and created by Dr. Karin U Schallreuter in Germany. There are many success stories (published by Dr. Schallreuter) of individuals who have traveled to Greifswald Germany and have been treated by Dr. Schallreuter in her clinic. … Continue reading

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Narrow-band UVB phototherapy in 150 patients with vitiligo

TITLE: Evaluation of narrow-band UVB phototherapy in 150 patients with vitiligo AUTHORS: Y Hari Kishan Kumar1, G Raghu Rama Rao1, K.V.T Gopal, G Shanti, K Veerabhadra Rao Background: Very few studies have been performed to evaluate the efficacy and safety … Continue reading

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How soon before I see results?

The three diseases that we see UVB NB prescribed for most often are Eczema, Psoriasis and Vitiligo. People being treated with UVB NB for Eczema and Psoriasis typically  see results very quickly while those with Vitiligo have a tougher row to … Continue reading

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