Mohammad Tasneem F, Silpa-Archa Narumol, Griffith James L, Lim Henry W, Hamzavi Iltefat H
Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI, USA.
Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2017 Sep;33(5):241-252. doi: 10.1111/phpp.12321. Epub 2017 Jul 14.
Vitiligo is a disorder characterized by the development of depigmented macules and patches. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is a standard of care treatment and is used both as monotherapy and in combination with other treatment modalities to induce repigmentation. Although phototherapy is safe and effective, its use is limited due to the significant time commitment required and associated costs. Home phototherapy is a safe and effective alternative to make phototherapy more accessible to patients. However, it is often underutilized due to lack of physician experience and comfort as well as misconceptions regarding its safety and efficacy. This article provides a brief overview of the use of phototherapy in vitiligo with a focus on home phototherapy in order to increase awareness and use of this treatment modality.
白癜风是一种以色素脱失斑的出现为特征的疾病。窄谱中波紫外线光疗是一种标准的治疗方法，可作为单一疗法使用，也可与其他治疗方式联合使用以诱导色素再生。尽管光疗安全有效，但由于所需的大量时间投入和相关费用，其应用受到限制。家庭光疗是一种安全有效的替代方法，可使患者更容易接受光疗。然而，由于医生缺乏经验和信心，以及对其安全性和有效性的误解，家庭光疗常常未得到充分利用。本文简要概述了光疗在白癜风治疗中的应用，重点是家庭光疗，以提高对这种治疗方式的认识和应用。
