What is Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy?
Category: Procedures
See also: Ultraviolet B (UVB) Narrow Band Light Therapy
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.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psoriasis | 494 | 26 | |
| Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma | 142 | 4 | |
| Vitiligo | 3 | 2 | |
| Eczema | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 19 | |
| None | 14 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sunburn | 5 | |
| Burning sensation | 2 | |
| Itchy skin | 2 | |
| Burn | 1 | |
| Burning sensation in skin | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped having Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Ixekizumab (Taltz) | 1 |
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