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24 Diseases Researched for Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
NameACCKFocus
Vitiligo10100Locked
Psoriasis871Locked
Vitamin D Deficiency635Locked
Skin Cancer321Locked
Urticaria321Locked
Atopic Dermatitis220Locked
Pruritus220Locked
Atherosclerosis314Locked
Inflammation314Locked
Multiple Sclerosis211Locked
Acne110Locked
Alopecia110Locked
Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction110Locked
Infection: Antibiotic Resistant110Locked
Sleep Disorders110Locked
Coronavirus Infection23Locked
Aortic Aneurysm12Locked
Cancers: All22Locked
Degenerative Disk Disease12Locked
Influenza12Locked
Blood Transfusion11Locked
Heart Disease11Locked
Schizophrenia11Locked
Tuberculosis11Locked

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44 Abstracts with Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light Research

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Gabapentin versus narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy versus combination of both in treatment of uremic pruritus Mar 07, 2025

Pubmed Data : Arch Dermatol Res. 2025 Mar 8 ;317(1):525. Epub 2025 Mar 8. PMID: 40056178
Article Published Date : Mar 07, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Pruritus
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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"Effects of prior light exposure on early evening performance, subjective sleepiness, and hormonal secretion."Feb 01, 2012

Pubmed Data : Behav Neurosci. 2012 Feb ;126(1):196-203. Epub 2011 Dec 26. PMID: 22201280
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Cognitive Decline/Dysfunction
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Additional Keywords : Natural Versus Artifical Lighting
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Artifical Lighting
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284 nm UVB irradiation in combination with lipid-lowering therapy improves the stability of atherosclerotic plaques by augmenting anti-inflammatory Treg immune responses.Oct 02, 2025

Pubmed Data : Kobe J Med Sci. 2025 Oct 3 ;71(3):E88-E99. Epub 2025 Oct 3. PMID: 41249043
Article Published Date : Oct 02, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Hypolipidemic
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Both narrow band ultraviolet B and red LED were effective in acne treatment.May 31, 2021

Pubmed Data : Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2021 Jun ;39(6):418-424. Epub 2021 May 20. PMID: 34015228
Article Published Date : May 31, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Acne
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy: Red Colored, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Cost effectiveness of home ultraviolet B phototherapy for psoriasis.Apr 19, 2010

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Pubmed Data : BMJ. 2010 Apr 20 ;340:c1490. Epub 2010 Apr 20. PMID: 20406865
Article Published Date : Apr 19, 2010
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Efficacy and safety of ruxolitinib cream combined with narrow-band UVB phototherapy for treatment of vitiligo.Dec 09, 2025

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Invest Dermatol. 2025 Dec 10. Epub 2025 Dec 10. PMID: 41386328
Article Published Date : Dec 09, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Efficacy of ultraviolet B radiation versus vitamin D3 on postural control and cognitive functions in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.Jun 30, 2023

Pubmed Data : J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2023 Jul ;35:49-56. Epub 2023 Apr 17. PMID: 37330802
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Multiple Sclerosis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Neuroprotective Agents
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Long-term efficacy and safety of oral abrocitinib combined with narrow-band UVB phototherapy in non-segmental vitiligo.Nov 30, 2025

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Pubmed Data : J Dermatolog Treat. 2025 Dec ;36(1):2574307. Epub 2025 Oct 17. PMID: 41104771
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Low-dose baricitinib plus narrow-band ultraviolet B for the treatment of progressive non-segmental vitiligo.Dec 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2025 Jan ;38(1):e13209. Epub 2024 Oct 23. PMID: 39441554
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2024
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrow-band ultraviolet B is a useful and well-tolerated treatment for vitiligo.May 31, 2001

Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 2001 Jun ;44(6):999-1003. PMID: 11369913
Article Published Date : May 31, 2001
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband ultraviolet B (311 nm, TL01) phototherapy in chronic ordinary urticaria.Dec 31, 2011

Pubmed Data : Int J Dermatol. 2012 Jan ;51(1):98-103. PMID: 22182386
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Urticaria
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband ultraviolet B and medium-dose ultraviolet A1 are equally effective in the treatment of moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.Dec 31, 2008

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Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 2009 Jan ;60(1):77-84. PMID: 19103360
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2008
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Immunomodulatory
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Narrowband ultraviolet B exposures maintain vitamin D levels during winter.Apr 30, 2016

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Pubmed Data : Acta Derm Venereol. 2016 May ;96(4):490-3. PMID: 26524984
Article Published Date : Apr 30, 2016
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy improves quality of life of psoriasis.Aug 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2019 Sep ;35(5):332-338. Epub 2019 May 20. PMID: 31063610
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband ultraviolet B three times per week is more effective in treating vitamin D deficiency than 1600 IU oral vitamin D₃ per day.Aug 31, 2012

Pubmed Data : Br J Dermatol. 2012 Sep ;167(3):625-30. Epub 2012 Aug 20. PMID: 22632734
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband-ultraviolet B vs Broadband-ultraviolet B in treatment of chronic pruritus.Jun 25, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Acta Derm Venereol. 2023 Jun 26 ;103:adv9403. Epub 2023 Jun 26. PMID: 37358394
Article Published Date : Jun 25, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
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Diseases : Atopic Dermatitis, Pruritus, Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Narrowband-UVB may restore adalimumab efficacy in chronic plaque psoriasis patients.Dec 15, 2025

Pubmed Data : Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2025 Dec 16. Epub 2025 Dec 16. PMID: 41400810
Article Published Date : Dec 15, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Infection: Antibiotic Resistant, Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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NB-UVB phototherapy was well-tolerated and effectively prevented solar urticaria relapses.Jun 30, 2012

Pubmed Data : J Am Acad Dermatol. 2012 Jul ;67(1):e5-9. Epub 2011 May 26. PMID: 21620516
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2012
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Urticaria
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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No association was observed between the number of NB-UVB treatments and carcinogenesis in any study group.Dec 31, 2023

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Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2024 Jan ;40(1):e12936. Epub 2023 Dec 7. PMID: 38059681
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis, Skin Cancer, Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Once-weekly targeted ultraviolet B phototherapy appears to be as efficacious as the twice-weekly regimen in vitiligo.Dec 31, 2014

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Pubmed Data : Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol. 2015 ;81(6):600-5. PMID: 26515839
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2014
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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The combination of apremilast with NB-UVB was effective for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.Sep 30, 2017

Pubmed Data : J Drugs Dermatol. 2017 Oct 1 ;16(10):957-962. PMID: 29036248
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2017
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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The effect of narrow-band ultraviolet B radiation on sleep, happiness, and appetite: A prospective cohort study.Jun 30, 2021

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2021 Jul ;37(4):278-284. Epub 2021 Jan 9. PMID: 33351211
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2021
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Sleep Disorders
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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The efficacy of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy combination with tofacitinib in the treatment of vitiligo.Nov 30, 2025

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Pubmed Data : J Dermatolog Treat. 2025 Dec ;36(1):2479567. Epub 2025 May 6. PMID: 40326808
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2025
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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The majority of our patients benefited greatly from laser-derived 308-nm UVB therapy, which cleared skin lesions faster than conventional phototherapy.Nov 30, 2003

Pubmed Data : Br J Dermatol. 2003 Dec ;149(6):1250-8. PMID: 14674904
Article Published Date : Nov 30, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata.Sep 30, 2019

Pubmed Data : Arch Dermatol Res. 2019 Oct ;311(8):629-636. Epub 2019 Jun 24. PMID: 31236672
Article Published Date : Sep 30, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Alopecia, Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Dermatologic Agents
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Treatment outcome and persistence of repigmentation from narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in vitiligo.Oct 31, 2019

Pubmed Data : J Dermatolog Treat. 2019 Nov ;30(7):691-696. Epub 2018 Dec 5. PMID: 30474443
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2019
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Ultraviolet-B phototherapy is successful in Japanese patients with early-stage mycosis fungoides.Oct 31, 2003

Pubmed Data : J Dermatol. 2003 Nov ;30(11):789-96. PMID: 14684935
Article Published Date : Oct 31, 2003
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Skin Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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UVA tanning has adverse effects on the skin, whereas UVB tanning has modest protective effects on human skin, including increased synthesis of melanin. .Feb 01, 2011

Pubmed Data : Pigment Cell Melanoma Res. 2011 Feb ;24(1):136-47. Epub 2010 Oct 6. PMID: 20979596
Article Published Date : Feb 01, 2011
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Anti Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVA Light
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UVB is an effective modality for treatment of vitiligo.Jun 30, 2023

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2023 Jul ;39(4):357-363. Epub 2022 Dec 7. PMID: 36419200
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2023
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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UVB-IPL phototherapy seems to be effective and well-tolerated in non-segmental vitiligo.Dec 31, 2013

Pubmed Data : Eur J Dermatol. 2014 ;24(5):551-9. PMID: 25445089
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2013
Study Type : Human Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitiligo
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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"Enhancement of Vitamin D Metabolites in the Eye Following Vitamin D3 Supplementation and UV-B Irradiation"May 25, 2012

Pubmed Data : Curr Eye Res. 2012 May 25. Epub 2012 May 25. PMID: 22632164
Article Published Date : May 25, 2012
Study Type : Animal Study, In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Additional Keywords : Vitamin D Synthesis
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282 nm UV-B irradiation effectively reduces aortic inflammation and the development of atherosclerosis by systemically augmenting regulatory T-cell responses,Jan 15, 2024

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Pubmed Data : J Am Heart Assoc. 2024 Jan 16 ;13(2):e031639. Epub 2024 Jan 12. PMID: 38214259
Article Published Date : Jan 15, 2024
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents
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312 nm UVB irradiation limits atherosclerosis by favorably modulating the T cell balance and lipid mediator profile.Feb 02, 2025

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Pubmed Data : Kobe J Med Sci. 2025 Feb 3 ;70(4):E130-E142. Epub 2025 Feb 3. PMID: 39993786
Article Published Date : Feb 02, 2025
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Immunomodulatory
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Narrowband ultraviolet B radiation attenuates nucleus pulposus pyroptosis to ameliorate intervertebral disc degeneration.Dec 31, 2024

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Pubmed Data : Front Immunol. 2025 ;16:1663674. Epub 2025 Oct 22. PMID: 41200164
Article Published Date : Dec 31, 2024
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Degenerative Disk Disease
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Antioxidants
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Simulated sunlight could help lower the survival of influenza virus in aerosols.Jan 13, 2020

Pubmed Data : J Infect Dis. 2020 Jan 14 ;221(3):372-378. PMID: 31778532
Article Published Date : Jan 13, 2020
Study Type : Environmental
Additional Links
Diseases : Influenza
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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The survival ability of SARS coronavirus in human specimens and in environments seems to be relatively strong. Heating and UV irradiation can efficiently eliminate the viral infectivity.Aug 31, 2003

Pubmed Data : Biomed Environ Sci. 2003 Sep ;16(3):246-55. PMID: 14631830
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2003
Study Type : Environmental
Additional Links
Diseases : Coronavirus Infection
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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This study indicates that a period of 10 mo of UVb exposure can result in an increased vitamin D3 status in Burmese pythons.Aug 31, 2018

Pubmed Data : J Zoo Wildl Med. 2018 Sep ;49(3):810-812. PMID: 30212358
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2018
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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UVB-dependent expansion of regulatory T cells has beneficial effects on experimental abdominal aortic aneurysm.Aug 30, 2017

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Pubmed Data : J Am Heart Assoc. 2017 Aug 31 ;6(9). Epub 2017 Aug 31. PMID: 28860231
Article Published Date : Aug 30, 2017
Study Type : Animal Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Aortic Aneurysm
Therapeutic Actions : Light Therapy, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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Demethoxycurcumin may be a promising photosensitizer for use in photodynamic therapy to induce apoptosis in skin cancer cells.May 31, 2017

Pubmed Data : Tumour Biol. 2017 Jun ;39(6):1010428317706216. PMID: 28618944
Article Published Date : May 31, 2017
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Demethoxycurcumin
Diseases : Skin Cancer
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Pharmacological Actions : Apoptotic, Bcl-2 protein down-regulation, Photosensitizing Agents
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Narrowband ultraviolet B versus psoralen plus ultraviolet A therapy for severe plaque psoriasis.Feb 28, 2011

Pubmed Data : Clin Exp Dermatol. 2011 Mar ;36(2):169-73. PMID: 20545955
Article Published Date : Feb 28, 2011
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Diseases : Psoriasis
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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NB-UVB phototherapy is an effective and well-tolerated alternative to cyclosporine for antihistamine-refractory chronic spontaneous urticaria.Aug 31, 2025

Pubmed Data : Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2025 Sep ;41(5):e70050. PMID: 40903885
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2025
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Diseases : Urticaria
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Additional Keywords : Superiority of Natural Substances versus Drugs
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Riboflavin and UV light effectively reduced the titer of MERS-CoV in human plasma products to below the limit of detection.Jan 11, 2016

Pubmed Data : Transfusion. 2016 12 ;56(12):2948-2952. Epub 2016 Nov 2. PMID: 27805261
Article Published Date : Jan 11, 2016
Study Type : In Vitro Study
Additional Links
Substances : Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)
Diseases : Blood Transfusion, Coronavirus Infection
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
Additional Keywords : Risk Reduction
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Sunshine is good medicine. The health benefits of ultraviolet-B induced vitamin D production.Mar 31, 2003

Article Publish Status : This is a free article. Click here to read the complete article.
Pubmed Data : J Cosmet Dermatol. 2003 Apr ;2(2):86-98. PMID: 17156062
Article Published Date : Mar 31, 2003
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Cancers: All, Heart Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Schizophrenia, Tuberculosis, Vitamin D Deficiency
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light
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These findings provide strong evidence that vitamin D status plays an important role in controlling the outcome of cancer.Jun 30, 2009

Pubmed Data : Ann Epidemiol. 2009 Jul ;19(7):446-54. Epub 2009 Mar 9. PMID: 19269856
Article Published Date : Jun 30, 2009
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : Vitamin D
Diseases : Cancers: All
Therapeutic Actions : Sunlight exposure, Sunlight Exposure: UVB Light

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