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Narrow‐band ultraviolet B radiation: a review of the current literature

Grace D. Bandow, John Koo

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Narrow-Band radiation (NB-UVB) is a relatively new treatment modality for psoriasis and many practitioners may be unaware of its effectiveness and applications. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the literature and compare NB-UVB to both broad-band ultraviolet B radiation (BB-UVB) and psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis and other dermatoses. METHODS: A comprehensive Medline search of the literature was done on all citations electronically cataloged since the mid 1960s. RESULTS: NB-UVB is superior to BB-UVB, but less effective than PUVA for the treatment of psoriasis, and is beneficial for the treatment of many other dermatoses. CONCLUSION: NB-UVB is a useful and important adjust to the treatment of psoriasis.

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BACKGROUND: Narrow-Band radiation (NB-UVB) is a relatively new treatment modality for psoriasis and many practitioners may be unaware of its effectiveness and applications. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the literature and compare NB-UVB to both broad-band ultraviolet B radiation (BB-UVB) and psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis and other dermatoses. METHODS: A comprehensive Medline search of the literature was done on all citations electronically cataloged since the mid 1960s. RESULTS: NB-UVB is superior to BB-UVB, but less effective than PUVA for the treatment of psoriasis, and is beneficial for the treatment of many other dermatoses. CONCLUSION: NB-UVB is a useful and important adjust to the treatment of psoriasis.

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BACKGROUND: Narrow-Band radiation (NB-UVB) is a relatively new treatment modality for psoriasis and many practitioners may be unaware of its effectiveness and applications. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to review the literature and compare NB-UVB to both broad-band ultraviolet B radiation (BB-UVB) and psoralen plus ultraviolet A radiation (PUVA) for the treatment of psoriasis and other dermatoses. METHODS: A comprehensive Medline search of the literature was done on all citations electronically cataloged since the mid 1960s. RESULTS: NB-UVB is superior to BB-UVB, but less effective than PUVA for the treatment of psoriasis, and is beneficial for the treatment of many other dermatoses. CONCLUSION: NB-UVB is a useful and important adjust to the treatment of psoriasis.

Key concepts: Psoriasis, Medicine, Dermatology, Psoralen, Ultraviolet radiation, Ultraviolet b, Ultraviolet therapy, Ultraviolet B radiation

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