What is Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy?
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Ultraviolet light therapy uses a particular band (290 to 320 nm) of the nonvisible light spectrum to treat psoriasis and a variety of other skin diseases. It can be used alone or in combination with other medications applied directly to the skin or taken internally.
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How do members experience Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 494 | 27 | |
| Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma | 143 | 4 | |
| Vitiligo | 3 | 2 | |
| Eczema | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sunburn | 5 | |
| Burning sensation | 2 | |
| Itchy skin | 2 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 15 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 04, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for eczema: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
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