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LIGHT THERAPY UVB BOXES?

Posted by Dbas on March 3, 2011 at 7:41am

Hi everyone having spoken to a few people on here I was wondering if anyone had any positive reviews of UvB light therapy? Im lookin to buy a light machine from http://www.solarcsystems.com/us_main.html 

Ive heard that as soon as you come off this the lack of pigment begins again.

 

I was thinking of using this treatment for a few years until there are other treatments? Anyone got any advice or stories? I dont want to spend alot of money on something that really isnt going to work. But if it works and isnt too dangerous please let me know my Protopic really isnt helping so im looking for anything.

 

Thank yoou everybody in advance for your time. D xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    • Dbas > Vicky H March 3, 2011 at 11:27am
      how big is the machine ill buy it off you if its the small device. how long were u repigmented for a whole year?
    • Marty BlackEagle-Carl > Vicky H March 3, 2011 at 9:14am

      maybe you can sell it to someone on hear if they wont buy it back. ;-)

       

      thats the thing about the treatments, you gotta keep them up FoREVER.. i'm not that diligent with the stuff i already am suppose to do everyday.

  • Renale March 9, 2011 at 2:24pm
     

    Hello, I have been in NB UVB treatment for the past 6 months (3 xs per week) at my hospital. I have vitiligo all over and mostly on my face and hands. Treatments were going very well and new repigment was appearing everywhere like magic. About a month ago, I started loosing the new color on my face and feet, my hands have been red in color for several months now. After much discussion with my dermatologist, I decided to give my body a break and stopped the treatment. I continue to loose color on my face and my feet went right back to me and vitiligo!!! Strangely; my arms and legs are showing improvements and seem to be blending nicely - and I haven’t even been in treatment for 3 weeks and don’t plan to go back. 

    I mean it works, I think the key is consistency because when the burn starts (turns black) its damaged and that should not have happen but like others have said, that area of the skin that was burnt rejects all treatment after that - I mean that’s what happen to me. Glad I gave it a try – now I know. Good Luck.

  • Dbas March 6, 2011 at 7:06am
    hey remeta i only have a stripe on my forehead and cheek so really a 6 foot machine is a bit much thank you though
  • Bamsegutt March 6, 2011 at 12:45am

     

    Many latest researches show that NB UVB is one of the best and giving treatment at this time, some looses the pigment they gained when they stop treating by uvb .I think a kind of recovery treatment is important and advised to stop gradually.

    Here you have a interesting video showing how uvb works under skin

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qwCVHBnxR4

     

    Here you have a published papers  from different researchers about UVB ..read the ones under vitiligo on the bottom of page. At the same time see the new price of different units.

    http://www.androv-medical.com/product/27/dermfix-900-uv-b-lamp-for-...

     

    Follow the instruction very well and talk to your derm before you bye the unit.

     

    Good luck!

     

    Bamsegutt.

     

     

     

    • Dbas > Bamsegutt March 6, 2011 at 7:21am
      thanks bamsegutt have you thought about this treatment also? as soon as i can afford it ill buy one and update on my progress. i find it strange that more people on here havent tried this treatment or have nothing to say about it as an option.
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