How do members experience Ultraviolet B (UVB) Light Therapy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Psoriasis 495 27
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma 143 4
Vitiligo 3 2
Eczema 2 2
Dry skin 1 0

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Sunburn 5
Burning sensation 2
Itchy skin 2
Burn 1
Burning sensation in skin 1
Dry skin 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 0
Mild 19
None 15

Member evaluations

one_step_closer

evaluated on Nov 04, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for eczema: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild