Upto 1 in 5 Children Worldwide
Atopic Dermatitis & UVThera
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition, common in children, that often needs a second-line option when topicals aren't enough.
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UNDERSTANDING ATOPIC DERMATITIS
What's happening, and why UV therapy helps.
What is it?
Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema. It's a chronic, relapsing condition caused by an overactive immune response and a weakened skin barrier. It usually starts in childhood, causing dry, intensely itchy, inflamed patches, often in the creases of the elbows and knees. Many children improve with age, but for some it continues into adulthood.
How narrowband UVB can help?
Narrowband UVB (311 nm) calms the overactive immune response in the skin, reducing inflammation and itch, and may also support the skin barrier over time. Guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and India's IADVL include it as an option when moisturisers and topical treatments haven't given enough control, particularly for widespread or persistent eczema in adults.
What to expect?
Treatment usually means 2–3 short sessions a week. Itch often eases first, with visible improvement building over several weeks. Your dermatologist sets the dose and adjusts it as your skin responds.
THE NUMBERS
What the evidence says.
1 in 5
Children worldwide are affected by atopic dermatitis at some point
311 nm
Narrowband UVB is the preferred phototherapy for chronic atopic dermatitis in adults, per India's IADVL guidelines
Adults first
For children, phototherapy is usually considered only after other treatments
HOW UVTHERA HELPS WITH ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Device, app, and dashboard — working together.
UVThera isn't just a UV lamp. It's a closed loop between what your skin actually receives, what you track, and what your dermatologist sees.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Atopic Dermatitis & UVThera — FAQ
Yes, when prescribed and supervised by a dermatologist. Starting dose, escalation, and safety limits are all set by your child's dermatologist and enforced automatically by the device.
International guidelines recommend phototherapy as a second-line option when topical treatments alone haven't sufficiently controlled symptoms, especially for widespread or persistent cases.
Atopic dermatitis is a specific, immune-driven type of eczema, often linked to other allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever, and is the most common form of eczema seen in children.
Yes — session logs, dose history, and photos are visible in the app, and can be shared with the prescribing dermatologist through the dashboard.
Not sure where to begin?
Our team will walk you through phototherapy, answer your questions, and help you plan your next step, at the clinic or at home.