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GlossaryNarrowband UVB (narrow-band ultraviolet B)

specific UVB light therapy for treating skin conditions

Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) refers to a specific type of ultraviolet light therapy that uses a narrow range of UVB wavelengths, typically around 311-313 nanometers. This treatment is commonly used to manage skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and certain types of eczema, as it can reduce inflammation and promote repigmentation with fewer side effects compared to broadband UVB therapy.

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research Comparative Evaluation of Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection, Narrow Band Ultraviolet B, and Their Combination in Alopecia Areata

18 citations, January 2015 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Intralesional steroids are more effective for hair regrowth in alopecia areata than NBUVB, but combining them doesn't improve results.

Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-Band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study

research Follicular Transplantation, Microneedling, and Adjuvant Narrow-Band Ultraviolet-B Irradiation as Cost-Effective Regimens for Palmar-Plantar Vitiligo: A Pilot Study

7 citations, April 2020 in “Curēus”

Combining hair transplantation with microneedling or laser and UV light may help treat tough vitiligo on hands and feet, with microneedling being affordable and easy to learn.

research Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in Vitiligo

1 citations, March 2018

NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and safe treatment for vitiligo, especially on hands and feet, and can be improved with tacrolimus.

research Repigmentation by Combined Narrow-Band Ultraviolet B/Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplantation in the Mouse Model: Role of Nrf2/HO-1-Mediated Ca2+ Homeostasis

4 citations, November 2021 in “Molecular Medicine Reports”

Combining narrow-band ultraviolet B light and stem cell transplantation helps repigmentation in vitiligo by maintaining calcium balance in mice.

research The Clinical Patterns of Vitiligo: Hospital-Based Study in Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia

8 citations, January 2014 in “Journal of dermatology & dermatologic surgery”

Most vitiligo patients in Makkah are young women, often with family history and thyroid issues.

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