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It is ultra violet blue light which is used as a therapy for several skin conditions like mycosis fungoidis, t cell lymphoma, psoriasis, sleep disorders.Neonatal jaundice and other conditions.
Dr. Yash Khanna reviewed this
59 year experience in Family Medicine
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What is the definition or description of: uvb?
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Is UV400 protection better or different than UVA and/or UVB protection?
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A 23-year old female asked:
What are uva and uvb coverage?
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A 34-year old asked:
Are psoriosis phototherapy uvb lamps effective?
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A 32-year old male asked:
When I have to stop the uvb if i'm planing to get pregnant ?
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A 40-year old male asked:
Tel me good sunscreen wid SPF 30 + , UVA UVB PA+++ n plz tel me any name?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Is it possible to get a source of UVB rays without UVAs, either by filtering or some kind of light? And can yu get too many UVBs?
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A 30-year old asked:
Psoriosis phototherapy uvb lamp, do they work?
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A 45-year old asked:
Do I have to worry about being exposed to uvb/uv rays that go through the glass windows opposite my desk?
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A 38-year old male asked:
Will careful use of a tanning bed help my psoriasis? Assume that I am using one of the older beds that had both uva and uvb.
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A 26-year old female asked:
32 male with psoriasis since 16 years. Treated with phototherapy sessions with high improvement. Want to buy uvb lamp at home. Is it effective?
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A 34-year old asked:
After exposure to uvb lighting, approximately how long would it take to develop skin cancer?
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A 41-year old asked:
I'm wondering why are uva&uvb sunglasses suggested as a way to maintain the health of your eyes?
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A 43-year old asked:
How effective is uvb treatment on guttate psoriasis and after treatment does it usually come back?
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A 34-year old asked:
I'm caucasian and have vitiligo. Should I use broad spectrum sunscreen (uva/uvb) or just the uva? Will uvb rays help?
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A 41-year old female asked:
Which sunscreens on the market in the US offer the best UVA/UVB protection and do you recommend physical (zinc oxide) vs. chemical sun filters?
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A 33-year old female asked:
If there is SPF 15 with uvb + uva in my aha glycolic acid 4% day cream, does this provide adequate sun protection or should sunscreen be used too?
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A 57-year old female asked:
I have lichen planus for 5 months dr. Meds are no help. All over skin only, are tanning beds useful for itchiy skin in moderation. Uvb didn't help.
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A 44-year old female asked:
While having uvb therapy for psoriasis, can I use a regular tanning bed on non - treatment days? I will be going to mexico and want some color
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A 21-year old male asked:
As we all know vitamin d is taken from sun how could we have much of it if at the same time sun have uva and uvb( which cause cancerous problems ) ?
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A 33-year old male asked:
I'm interested in getting a UVBdevice for my Vitiligo. I do have some spots starting to show on my face that I would like treat. Is UVB safe for it?
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A 16-year old male asked:
Hello, I have vitiligo. I want to use narrow band uvb 0.3 mm in skin penetration. I can treat with closed eyes on the eyelids? Thank
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A 43-year old asked:
Could you tell me if uvb rays help create vitamin d why wear broad spectrum?
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A 17-year old male asked:
Am i gonna get skin cancer by being a couple feet away from a reptile uvb bulb for about a couple hours a day? What should I do
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A 18-year old female asked:
Is 14% zinc oxide and 3% titanium dioxide in a mineral sunscreen enough broad spectrum for uva/uvb rays? I googled it and they said that only 20% zinc oxide and up truly protects but the sunscreen Im looking is a spf 50 with the 14% and 3%?
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A 49-year old female asked:
I am african american and the uv nail dryer is turning my hands dark. I started using broad spectrum uva uvb sunscreen and it is not helping.?
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A male asked:
I have a small dark mole on my scrotum when squeezed it bleeds. I have had uvb treatment in past for psariasis and am worried it may be cancerous?
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A 60-year old female asked:
Anything new for lichen sclerosis? I have tried steroid creams, other creams and uvb lights. I have it in genital area plus stomach and breasts.Help!
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Am I dying?
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Am I dying?
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