Chinese Journal of Dermatology ›› 2019, Vol. 52 ›› Issue (3): 156-161.doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0412-4030.2019.03.002

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Clinical application of home narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy: an expert consensus statement

Working Committee on Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment, China Dermatologist Association;  Dermatological Surgical Equipment Group and Skin Phototherapy Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment   

  1. Working Committee on Standardized Diagnosis and Treatment, China Dermatologist Association;  Dermatological Surgical Equipment Group and Skin Phototherapy Group, Committee on Skin Disease and Cosmetic Dermatology, China Association of Medical Equipment
  • Received:2018-12-07 Revised:2019-02-13 Online:2019-03-15 Published:2019-03-04
  • Contact: Gu Heng E-mail:guheng@aliyun.com

Abstract: 【Abstract】 Home narrow band ultraviolet B (NB?UVB) phototherapy has been rapidly developed in recent years, and is definitely effective and highly safe for the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo. It is more economical and convenient than hospital phototherapy, and is considered as a favorable therapy. According to recent clinical researches and guidelines in China and other countries, this consensus aims at providing specific suggestions on the standardized use of home NB?UVB phototherapy in clinic, and assisting clinical doctors to instruct patients to correctly choose and use home NB?UVB phototherapy.

Key words: Ultraviolet therapy, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Dermatitis, atopic, Guidelines, Home photo?therapy, NB-UVB