Why your UV therapy stopped working — and how consistent dosing fixes it It wasn't you. It was the lamp. You did everything right. For the first three months, your phototherapy sessions worked. The patches started to fade. Repigmentation began showing at the edges. Your de... Oct 30, 2026
308 nm vs 311 nm: Choosing the Right Wavelength for Your Patient Narrowband UVB (311 nm) is the workhorse for widespread disease; targeted 308 nm therapy is the precision tool for limited, stubborn lesions. Most of the time, the right choice comes down to how much ... Oct 30, 2026
Monitoring Patients on Home NB-UVB: What to Track Between Clinic Visits Home phototherapy has always presented a monitoring problem. The clinical case for NB-UVB as a home modality is well established — the safety profile is excellent, patient adherence to home-based trea... May 18, 2026
Photographing Your Repigmentation: A Guide to Tracking Progress at Home Priya was eight weeks into her phototherapy course when she nearly stopped. She had been consistent. Three sessions a week, every week, without missing one. She had set an alarm. She had moved her lam... May 18, 2026
Vitiligo on the Face vs. the Hands: Does UV Therapy Work Differently by Location? Introduction Why Location Matters: The Biology Behind Site Variation The Face: Where Vitiligo Responds Best The Hands: Where Vitiligo Is Hardest to Treat Other Body Sites: What to Expect Side-by-Side:... May 15, 2026
Why Vitiligo Patients Drop Out of Phototherapy — And How Connected Devices Fix It Start writing here... Meet Priya Introduction The Scale of the Problem Why Patients Drop Out: The Real Reasons What Happens When Patients Drop Out Early The Connected Device Difference: What Changes W... May 14, 2026
Eczema vs Atopic Dermatitis: The Distinction That Changes How You Treat It Most people who have been told they have eczema have been told very little else. The word functions as a diagnosis, a description, and sometimes an explanation — all at once, and not quite accurately ... May 14, 2026
Managing Patient Expectations During UV Phototherapy — A Clinician's Guide UV phototherapy has an evidence base most dermatological treatments would be grateful for. Thirty-plus years of randomised trials, thousands of patients, consistent efficacy signals across vitiligo, p... May 14, 2026
MED Testing & Escalation Protocols: A Step-by-Step Guide for Prescribing UV Therapy Start writing here... Introduction What Is MED and Why Does It Matter? The Fitzpatrick Scale: Your Starting Map Step-by-Step: Conducting the MED Test Condition-Specific Starting Doses and Treatment Go... May 13, 2026
What Is NB-UVB Phototherapy and How Does It Work? If your dermatologist has recommended UV phototherapy — or you've been researching treatment options for vitiligo, psoriasis, or eczema — you've likely come across the terms "NB-UVB," "311nm," or "308... May 8, 2026
Vitiligo Treatment Timeline: What to Realistically Expect in Months 1, 3, 6, and 12 If you've just started UV phototherapy for vitiligo — or you're about to — one of the first questions you'll ask is: when will I see results? It's a fair question. And the honest answer is: it depends... May 7, 2026