Therapeutic Effectiveness of Narrowband-Ultraviolet B Phototherapy in Uremic Pruritus Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Hemodialysis - A Prospective Study.

Key Points

• 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