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Learn About the NB-UVB Full Body Phototherapy Chamber

Updated: Feb 19, 2020

The Narrow Beam Ultra Violet-B chamber or more commonly known as the NB-UVB full-body phototherapy chamber, is regarded best for vitiligo/leucoderma treatment and treatments for other skin conditions that are related to skin pigmentation.


A full-body phototherapy chamber is consisting of UV light sources. And when the affected skin is exposed to this light, it penetrates the skin and dissolves the pigmentation resulting is fresh and even-toned skin.


Description of the Chamber

1. The whole body chamber is meant to contain a person that is why it consists of a live size cabinet. Inside the chamber, there are various ultraviolet light sources that surround the whole body.

2. The intensity of these lights can be manipulated according to the treatment. And the controls are located at the outside.

3. Nowadays, phototherapy chambers also have an electronic database management system that helps in exporting, importing, and storing data about the patient. It makes it easy to determine the procedure with any side effects.

4. Also, these chambers are rigged with overload features, which can deactivate all power sources in case of an emergency.

5. It also has programmable logic control, which protects from overexposure.

6. Apart from all that, the chamber is built from high-quality steel and insulated to prevent any chance for shock or short circuit.


Conclusion


The NB-UVB full-body photo therapy treatment chamber is becoming one of the essential equipment in the field of dermatology. As it provides a wide range of treatments that are very effective on skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis, it is becoming the first choice of every dermatologist. So if you are looking for treatment related to skin and skin pigmentation, then go for NB-UVB full body treatment.

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