Precautions for vitiligo under 308nm ultraviolet phototherapy

Precautions for vitiligo under 308nm ultraviolet phototherapy

Ultraviolet therapy is the most important method to promote the discoloration of vitiligo skin lesions. This method requires consistent treatment 2-3 times a week, but many patients find it inconvenient to travel to and from the hospital, so purchasing a home ultraviolet therapy device is also a good choice. What should I pay attention to when using a home UV therapy device on my own? Please study hard below.

Matters needing attention:

✔Wear goggles when using a UV phototherapy device.

✔Long term treatment should be adhered to, and generally, phototherapy for more than 3 months yields better results.

✔It is recommended to irradiate for about 4 months and stop phototherapy for 2-4 weeks.

✔External injuries should be avoided, especially during the advanced stage.

✔The use of phototherapy for vitiligo in infants and young children should be cautious, and photochemical therapy is not recommended.

✔During treatment, it is not advisable to consume photosensitive vegetables such as lime, fig, coriander, and wild vegetables.

✔During the treatment period, additional sunlight exposure should be avoided, and it is recommended to expose it at night.

✔During the treatment process, cover or use sunscreen to protect the surrounding area of the skin lesion.

✔After treatment, excessive sun exposure to the irradiated area should be avoided. When going out, cover with clothing or use sunscreen.

The treatment of vitiligo is a slow process that requires a certain amount of patience.

✔Under the stimulation of external factors, vitiligo has a possibility of recurrence, so for such a disease that requires long-term treatment, home ultraviolet therapy equipment is indeed very convenient and practical.