From time to time we like to share relevant articles written by our colleagues. In honor of World Vitiligo Day, we are pleased to share this article, in its entirety, originally published in the Vitiligo Support International’s Summer 2016 newsletter. … Continue reading
Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) Phototherapy is an option for the treatment of vitiligo that uses ultraviolet light in a very narrow range of wavelengths (311 – 312 nanometers). This wave range has been shown to be more effective when treating areas … Continue reading
In honor of World Vitiligo Day on June 25th, we would like to offer a quick hint on how to choose just the right phototherapy device for your patients with vitiligo. A key factor in your choice is the selection … Continue reading
Why is Phototherapy Important? It is estimated that the annual cost of treating psoriasis in the United States is in excess of $11.25 billion dollars. This is due largely to the high cost of biologic therapies, which can reach $40,000 … Continue reading
Essential oils are all the rage these days. People are diffusing them to relax as well as applying topical oils to their skin; some of them can have a photosensitizing effect. Consequently, people are using them and then going out … Continue reading
“Of the wide range of treatment modalities available to dermatologists, few possess the history, efficacy, and safety of phototherapy,” said Henry Lim, MD, former chair of the Department of Dermatology at Henry Ford Hospital and current President of the American … Continue reading
Prescribing home phototherapy can seem like a daunting task. First, there is the prescription, then, for insurance approval, you must provide documentation establishing medical necessity. In addition, many insurance companies now require chart notes, and don’t forget the long list … Continue reading
We love to share with our customers when we see trends in phototherapy, and the recent increase in prescriptions for portable home units is definitely newsworthy! The DermaPal One of the hottest moving products this spring has been the DermaPal, … Continue reading
One of the few things that the entire healthcare ecosystem seems to agree on is that patient compliance to therapy is an important goal. Healthcare providers want to encourage compliance to improve outcomes, and, in the case of certain classes … Continue reading
It has been a busy and exciting time for Daavlin! We have recently attended the Winter AAD meeting, the DNA conference and Phototherapy Workshop, the ADAM meeting and the Photomedicine Society meeting and sessions! Here are some of the things you missed … Continue reading
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