Efficacy of Narrowband Ultraviolet B Therapy for Management of Patients Presenting with Hand Vitiligo

Abstract

Aim: To assess the efficacy of Narrowband Ultraviolet B therapy for management of patients presenting with hand vitiligo. Study design: Descriptive case series. Place and duration of study: Department of Dermatology Unit-II, Mayo Hospital, Lahore from 15-03-2018 to 5-09-2018. Methodology: This descriptive case series study was done at Mayo Hospital, Lahore from 15-03-2021 to 05-09-2018. A total of 355 patients were included in this study from 16-60 years of age either gender. Results: The mean age was 37.79±12.66 years from 16 to 60 years. There were 176(49.6%) male and 179(50.4%) female cases. According to operational definition, 25(70.4%) cases achieved efficacy of treatment. Conclusion: It is concluded that efficacy of Narrowband Ultraviolet B therapy for the management of patients presenting with hand vitiligo is 70.4%. So, using this treatment method we can improve patient quality of life and can reduce the psychological squeal. Keywords: Vitiligo, Phototherapy, Treatment, Targeted Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy, Efficacy.