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Handheld phototherapy device. (Product Watch).


Dermalight[R] 80, distributed by National Biological Corporation, is a lightweight device for the localized treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo vitiligo
 or leukoderma

Skin disorder manifested by smooth, white spots on various parts of the body. Though the pigment-making cells of the skin, or melanocytes, are structurally intact, they have lost the ability to synthesize the pigment.
. A comb attachment is included for scalp treatment. Using UVB UVB ultraviolet B; see ultraviolet.  311 Narrow Band lamps, Dermalight 80 offers high-intensity light therapy in the narrow band range, which has proven to be highly effective, without photosensitizing photosensitizing

causing photosensitivity.


photosensitizing plants
some plants carry primary photodynamic agents, e.g. Hypericum perforatum.
 drugs for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis. Treatment with NB-311 lamps reduces the potential for an erythemal response, while still providing an efficacious treatment modality treatment modality Medtalk The method used to treat a Pt for a particular condition . A separate timer (included) is used to monitor treatment times per a physician's prescribed regimen.

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Date:Jul 1, 2003
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