Photo Therapy Lectures
Lecture 01 Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi MD
An advanced masterclass by Iltefat Hamzavi exploring the science and clinical application of Narrow Band UVB (NB-UVB)…
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What Will You Learn?
- This advanced masterclass delivers a comprehensive and evidence-based exploration of Narrow Band UVB (NB-UVB) phototherapy in vitiligo, presented by internationally renowned vitiligo expert Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, MD. The lecture provides deep insights into the immunopathogenesis of vitiligo, emphasizing oxidative stress, autoimmune melanocyte destruction, and the central role of the JAK-STAT inflammatory pathway.
- The session thoroughly examines the therapeutic mechanisms of NB-UVB phototherapy, including immune modulation, cytokine suppression, T-cell apoptosis, and stimulation of melanocyte regeneration and migration. Clinical treatment protocols, dosing strategies, erythema-guided dose adjustments, response predictors, and long-term maintenance approaches are discussed in detail, supported by current international recommendations and clinical research.
- Special emphasis is placed on patient selection, anatomical response variability, combination therapies, and emerging advancements involving antioxidants and JAK inhibitors such as Ruxolitinib. The lecture also highlights the psychological burden of vitiligo and the critical role of phototherapy in improving both clinical outcomes and patient quality of life.
- This masterclass offers dermatologists and phototherapy professionals a high-level scientific and practical understanding of modern vitiligo management through NB-UVB phototherapy, integrating cutting-edge research with real-world clinical application.
Course Curriculum
Lecture 01
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Department of Dermatology, Henry Ford Health. Detroit, MI
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