UVB Phototherapy

Start at 30 seconds Begin conservatively, 3× per week with 48 hours between sessions, and increase gradually based on your skin's response.

First signs at 4–6 weeks Facial patches typically respond earliest. Hands and feet are slowest — give those areas more time.

Consistency matters most Meaningful repigmentation builds over months, not days. Mild pinkness after a session is normal — redness or burning means the dose is too high.

Treat at home, on your schedule All three devices below use the same Philips 311 nm medical UVB bulb used in dermatology clinics.

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Philips BU-1S-US UVB Lamp
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Special Philips UVB lamp for at‑home treatment of vitiligo. Portable, durable and easy to operate. Unique comb‑head design for treating the scalp and body.

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Philips BU-10-US UVB Lamp
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Special Philips UVB lamp designed for the treatment of vitiligo and psoriasis. The LED touchscreen with built-in timer ensures precise and easy control, making it ideal for safe at-home UVB phototherapy.

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Kernel KN-4003BL2-US UVB Lamp
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KERNEL KN-4003BL2 is a modern handheld 311 nm narrowband UVB phototherapy lamp designed for convenient home treatment of vitiligo, psoriasis and other UV-responsive skin conditions.It uses a Philips PL-S 9W/01/2P NB-UVB bulb and features an OLED display, built-in treatment timer, integrated reflector and removable comb attachment for scalp treatment and maintaining the correct working...

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	BU-1S	BU-10	Kernel KN-4003BL2
311 nm NB-UVB bulb	✓	✓	✓
Digital display	—	LED touchscreen	OLED
Built-in timer	—	✓	Microcomputer
Comb attachment	—	—	✓
Best for	Starting out, small patches	Easy daily use, accurate dosing	Advanced usage, precise control
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years

Is phototherapy right for you?

UVB therapy is effective for most types of vitiligo, but results depend on how long you've had it, which areas are affected and how consistently you treat. These resources will help you decide:

Treatment Planner Answer a few questions and get a personalised product recommendation based on your vitiligo — type, location, spread and treatment history.

Treatment Protocol Step-by-step guide to combining UVB phototherapy with topical support — what to apply, when, and how to track your progress.

Frequently asked questions Common questions about home UVB therapy — how safe it is, how often to treat, what to avoid and what side effects to watch for.

How home UVB phototherapy works for vitiligo

Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) at 311 nm is the most widely used light-based treatment for vitiligo and is considered the gold standard by dermatologists worldwide. Regular exposure works in two complementary ways: it dials down the overactive immune response that damages melanocytes, and it stimulates the surviving pigment cells — particularly those sheltered in hair follicles — to migrate back into depigmented areas and resume melanin production.

Unlike broad-spectrum UV or sunlight, the 311 nm wavelength targets only the wavelengths needed for repigmentation, minimising unnecessary UV load on surrounding skin.

UVB Phototherapy

UVB Phototherapy

Philips BU-1S-US UVB Lamp

Philips BU-10-US UVB Lamp

Kernel KN-4003BL2-US UVB Lamp

Which lamp should you choose?

Is phototherapy right for you?

How home UVB phototherapy works for vitiligo

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