Phototherapy means treatment with light. For vitiligo, there are two main categories of phototherapy: narrow-band ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) and psoralen ultraviolet A (PUVA) light treatments. PUVA involves taking psoralen tablets or applying creams or b...
1. Introduction to Chemical Vitiligo
Chemical vitiligo is an underdiagnosed condition that falls within the broader category of vitiligo disorders. It typically manifests as depigmentation of the skin following repeated exposure to certain ...
Generally, a person undergoing phototherapy will expose their skin to UVB on a regular schedule — typically starting with a so-called “initial clearance series” of two to three times a week for three to four months, for a total of about 24 to 30 sess...
29Jun2023
Vitiligo is a difficult skin disease to treat, and the three principles of "early detection, early diagnosis and early treatment" have been emphasized in the treatment. Because the melanocytes in the early vitiligo lesions have not been complete...
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29Jun2023
Vitiligo is a condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells. It can cause white patches to appear on the skin and sometimes on the mucous membranes and the retina of the eye. If you suspect that you may have vitiligo, it is important to see a dermat...
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29Jun2023
Psoriasis, is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory and systemic skin disease caused by genetic and environmental effects. Psoriasis in addition to the skin symptoms, there will also be cardiovascular, metabolic, digestive and malignant tumors and other mult...
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