Narrowband ultraviolet B and beyond: Evolving role of phototherapy in vitiligo
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Vitiligo is a common and chronic disease with a great impact on patients' quality of life. Phototherapy with narrowband ultraviolet B radiation and excimer laser are two treatment modalities that are used increasingly for the management of the disease with variable results. In this article, we review the efficacy, adverse effects, and possible mechanisms of action of narrowband ultraviolet B an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Pigment International
سال: 2015
ISSN: 2349-5847
DOI: 10.4103/2349-5847.159387