UVB Light Therapy

[lindsay11]

Has anyone tried UVB Light Therapy for their eczema? My skin always gets better when I go somewhere warm and sunny (I live in a cold, dry climate in Canada). I've been doing a lot of reading on narrowband UVB light therapy and am thinking of purchasing a device so I can do spot treatment in my own home. Does anyone know if this works?

Thanks!

[talkhealth]

Hi lindsay11,

Thank you for posting on the forum. Hopefully other members who have experienced this kind of therapy, will be able to give you some positive feedback. If you do decide to go down this route, do keep us posted on how you get on.

Kind regards
talkhealth

[Crow1482]

Hello,
I would always suggest speaking with you Dr First.
After having my first child my eczema blew up and the only thing that did help me was my light treatment unit. I was 90% covered. Personally it was about weighing the benefits to the possible side effects. Just like the sun it can age you , cause burns ,and possibly skin cancer.

For me tho I couldn’t live a normal everyday life without it at that period. It helped keep any infections at bay and kept reactions low. While not perfect It also seemed a more natural way to go then taking Methotrexate or more steroids.

Hopefully this helps.
Good luck!

[grindwalter]

I have not tried UVB Light Therapy for eczema, where can I buy one? Thanksk

[advhccenter]

Bright B (UVB) phototherapy conveys shortwave bright radiation to treat skin conditions like psoriasis. Phototherapy works by smothering DNA blend, which thus diminishes irritation. Narrowband UVB phototherapy (311-312 nm) is progressively utilized contrasted with broadband UVB phototherapy (270-350 nm).

[MissCandyGirl]

Hello,
I would always suggest speaking with you Dr First.
After having my first child my eczema blew up and the only thing that did help me was my light treatment unit. I was 90% covered. Personally it was about weighing the benefits to the possible side effects. Just like the sun it can age you , cause burns ,and possibly skin cancer.

For me tho I couldn’t live a normal everyday life without it at that period. It helped keep any infections at bay and kept reactions low. While not perfect It also seemed a more natural way to go then taking Methotrexate or more steroids.

Hopefully this helps.
Good luck!

I know this is an old post but it is a really good post.

UVB light therapy has its pros and cons. But I think it must be an effective skin treatment. Modern medical treatments have scientific backups for good reason. If someone has the money UVB light therapy could be seriously considered with medical advice.