At Cuticare Centre we use the latest phototherapy unit (with both UVA/NB UVB) for vitiligo, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, scleroderma and whole body itching, especially of kidney failure. Patients need therapy from 12 to 24 weeks for vitiligo, 8 to 12 weeks for psoriasis and 4 to 6 weeks for atopic dermatitis. Treatments are scheduled thrice weekly for the entire course of therapy. The treatment schedules involve a 20 minute visit to the office each time for therapy which is painless and safe.
HAND & FOOT PHOTOTHERAPY
Hand foot therapy for localized skin problems is also performed in hand eczema, psoriasis and hand foot vitiligo. In all phototherapy schedules concomitant treatment with creams and oral medication is provided. Efficacies of results vary from 30% to 90% depending of the duration, number of lesions and sites of involvement. Facial lesions respond far better than lesions on hands and feet.
TARGETTED PHOTOTHERAPY LUMERA(EXCIMER LASER) DAAVLIN
A phototherapy breakthrough for dermatoses of the scalp and localized areas of the body.
NARROWBAND PHOTOTHERAPY
Narrowband phototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for autoimmune skin diseases and is considered a first-line treatment for many conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. It’s safe enough for pregnant women and children to use, and has none of the serious side effects associated with competing biological drug therapies.
BENEFITS OF NARROWBAND UVB THERAPY
Eliminating UV in wavelengths below 311 nm permits higher intensities and longer exposure times, so patients can derive the maximum benefit from phototherapy.
This increased effectiveness permits more aggressive treatment regimens, resulting in a shorter course of treatment.
Extensive research* confirms that patients not only avoid the danger of serious burning from sub-erythemal exposure, they may also enjoy longer remission periods after treatment.
Remission periods are similar to those with PUVA therapy and markedly superior to Broadband UVB treatment. Studies show 38-40 percent of Narrowband treated patients require no additional therapy for at least 12 months.
Phototheray can be used for following conditions :• Psoriasis
• Vitiligo
• Atopic dermatitis/Eczema
• Lichen Planus
• Pityriasis Lichenoides Chronica
• Mycoses Fungoides
• Pityriasis Lichenoids et variolformis et acuta
• Uraemic pruritus
• Post inflammatory hypopigmentation
• Morphea.
Lumera – targeted phototherapy Bb UVB/Nb UVB system was introduced at out center in 2018 and it was first installation in whole of Western Hyderabad.
