Narrowband UVB - Genital Areas

Posted 7 years ago, 2 users are following.

walkerro

Hi, looking perhaps for some guidance/re-assurance regarding the use of the NB UVB phototherapy on the vitiligo in genital areas.

I've been self-treating this area with (narrowband uvb hand-held) phototherapy 2/3 times a week for 10-20 seconds exposure (for 7 weeks or so) but have recently read a number of articles that this carries an increased risk of cancer (and that practitioners advise not using phototherapy on genital areas)....I have immediately stopped doing this and am now extremely anxious.....does anyone have any view/insight as to whether this will/is a real issue...I'm hoping the limited exposure means it is not a huge issue....? Thanks for any help

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kaces walkerro

Posted 7 years ago

It is not risky if you have that short sessions.
Plus there are researches that vitiligo patients are far from the risk of the skin cancer.
Vitiligo is a disadvantage but protecting from the skin cancer is an advantage.you can read many articles aboıt it.
- walkerro kaces
  
  Posted 7 years ago
  
  Thanks Kaces for your prompt reply.
  Just a follow up question....do you have any sense of whether UVB phototherapy on the genital area gives exposure to other types of cancer, not just skin?
kaces walkerro

Posted 7 years ago

Just irritability and agitation
you need to check day by day and decide where to cease yourself

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