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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Medknow Publications on behalf of The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL)
ISSN: 0378-6323
EISSN: 0378-6323
Vol. 76, No. 6, 2010, pp. 652-661
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Bioline Code: dv10196
Full paper language: English
Document type: Symposium
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology, Vol. 76, No. 6, 2010, pp. 652-661
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Narrowband ultraviolet B in the treatment of psoriasis: The journey so far!
Dogra, Sunil & De, Dipankar
Abstract
Ever since artificial TL-01 lamps were developed, narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB) has gained giant strides in dermatology. Psoriasis is one of the common indications for the use of NBUVB in present day dermatology. We discuss here the evolution of NBUVB, its mechanism of action pertaining to psoriasis, indications and contraindications, dosimetry, complications of NBUVB while being used in patients with psoriasis, its merits and demerits in comparison with broadband UVB and psoralen+UVA (PUVA), and recent developments in the delivery system of NBUVB.
Keywords
Narrowband ultraviolet B (NBUVB), broadband UVB, psoriasis
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