Therapeutic Effectiveness of Narrowband-Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in Uremic Pruritus Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis - A Prospective Study.
The study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of narrowband-ultraviolet B phototherapy for treating pruritus in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis.
Conducted a prospective trial on hemodialysis patients with uremic pruritus
Administered narrowband-ultraviolet B phototherapy
Monitored for side effects during the treatment period
Significant reduction in pruritus symptoms observed
No notable side effects reported during the treatment
Abstract
Phototherapy with NB-UVB light is effective in reducing pruritus among patients with CKD undergoing hemodialysis, with no significant side effects observed during the treatment period.