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GlossaryUVB Phototherapy

uses ultraviolet B light to treat skin conditions

UVB Phototherapy, also known as Ultraviolet B Therapy, is a medical treatment that uses a specific wavelength of ultraviolet light (UVB) to treat various skin conditions, including psoriasis, eczema, and vitiligo. The therapy works by reducing inflammation and slowing down the overproduction of skin cells. It is administered under controlled conditions, typically in a clinical setting, to minimize the risk of skin damage.

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Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy

research Clinical, Dermoscopic and In-Vivo Reflectance Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of a Case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome Successfully Treated with Narrowband-UVB Phototherapy

2 citations, June 2020 in “Dermatology and therapy”

Narrowband-UVB phototherapy successfully treated a rare case of Graham Little-Piccardi-Lassueur syndrome.

research Retinoids and Phototherapy for Psoriasis

7 citations, August 2009 in “The Journal of Rheumatology Supplement”

Retinoids and narrowband UVB phototherapy are effective for treating psoriasis and can reduce treatment time when used together.

research Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy for Alopecia Areata

37 citations, November 2011 in “Photodermatology Photoimmunology & Photomedicine”

Narrowband UVB phototherapy alone is not very effective for treating alopecia areata.

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 Phototherapy as a Useful Therapeutic Option in the Treatment of Diphenylcyclopropenone-Induced Vitiligo

10 citations, January 2010 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Light therapy can effectively treat vitiligo and hair loss caused by a specific medication.

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community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

in Minoxidil 78 upvotes 8 months ago

A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

community 5 month update on my all natural protocol

in Update 7 upvotes 6 years ago

The user updated on their all-natural hair loss protocol, which includes massages, LLLT, Ashwagandha, Supergreens mix, Vitamin D, Castor Oil + DMSO, a specific diet, and headstands. They reported some hair regrowth and improved hair quality, with plans to continue the regimen and monitor results.

community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 8 months ago

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

community Still not sure why men think diet has nothing to do with hair loss when scientific is quite the opposite [Link]

25 upvotes 6 years ago

Diet can influence hair health, but male pattern baldness (MPB) is primarily genetic. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community The Real Cause Of Androgenetic Alopecia

in Research/Science 667 upvotes 1 month ago

Androgenetic alopecia is caused by DHT affecting hair growth. Finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss by blocking DHT and promoting hair growth.

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