San Diego Family Dermatology offers narrow-band ultraviolet B (nb-UVB) phototherapy for patients with inflammatory skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, chronic itch, and lichen planus.
What is phototherapy?
Phototherapy is the use of light to treat psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, chronic itch, lichen planus, and other inflammatory skin disorders. During treatment, the skin is exposed to a specific wavelength of ultraviolet (UV) light from a medical device commonly called a phototherapy unit. This light creates therapeutic changes within skin cells. For most patients, the cells begin behaving normally again, which substantially reduces or eliminates the symptoms of the skin disease.
Where we offer phototherapy
- National City: Daavlin UV Series full-body narrow-band UVB light box, plus an M Series narrow-band UVB hand box and foot box (available at National City only).
- El Cajon: Daavlin UV Series full-body narrow-band UVB light box.
Conditions treated with phototherapy
- Psoriasis
- Vitiligo
- Eczema
- Chronic itch
- Lichen planus
- Other inflammatory skin disorders
Frequently asked questions
What is narrow-band UVB phototherapy?
Phototherapy uses light at a specific ultraviolet wavelength, delivered by a medical phototherapy unit, to create therapeutic changes within skin cells. For most patients this helps the cells behave normally and substantially reduces or eliminates symptoms.
What skin conditions can phototherapy treat?
Phototherapy is used for psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, chronic itch, lichen planus, and other inflammatory skin disorders.
Which San Diego Family Dermatology offices offer phototherapy?
Our National City and El Cajon offices have a full-body narrow-band UVB light box. A hand box and foot box are available at the National City office only.
Schedule a visit
Call 619.267.8303, text 855.487.1609, or request an appointment online. We see patients Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, at our Clairemont, El Cajon, Poway, and National City offices.
This page is for general education and does not replace diagnosis or advice from your own dermatologist or primary physician.