NB-UVB Light Therapy
for Psoriasis
Psoriasis causes the immune system to speed up skin-cell growth, leading to plaques, scaling, and inflammation. NB-UVB light therapy is a doctor-prescribed, research-backed treatment used to slow that overgrowth and calm the underlying inflammation.
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Recognized as a First-Line Treatment
Joint clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation identify NB-UVB phototherapy as a first-line treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
NB-UVB Phototherapy Is a Well-Studied Treatment for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that speeds up skin-cell turnover. NB-UVB phototherapy has been studied for decades as a way to slow that process and calm the underlying inflammation.
Clinical Guidelines
Joint clinical guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology and National Psoriasis Foundation identify NB-UVB as a first-line treatment option for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
Learn more from the National Psoriasis Foundation →The LITE Study
A 2024 randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Dermatology — a collaboration between the National Psoriasis Foundation, University of Pennsylvania, and University of Utah — found home-based NB-UVB phototherapy non-inferior to office-based treatment, with strong safety and higher patient adherence.
Read about the LITE Study →Safe, Directed Use
Phototherapy is a prescription medical treatment, not a tanning session. The National Psoriasis Foundation outlines why it should only be used as directed by your dermatologist.
Read the safe-use guidance →These sources describe NB-UVB phototherapy as a treatment approach and are not specific to any single manufacturer’s device, including Cytokind’s. Cytokind is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the organizations linked above.
How NB-UVB Light Supports Skin & Immune Health
NB-UVB is tuned to a specific wavelength that triggers a natural, well-studied response in the skin’s immune cells.
Targeted Wavelength
Narrowband UVB delivers a precise dose of light shown to calm overactive immune cells in the skin, without the broader risks of older broadband UV treatments.
Immune Modulation
NB-UVB helps expand regulatory T-cells, which is associated with reduced inflammation and improved outcomes for psoriasis.
Lasting Remission
Many patients who clear with NB-UVB stay in remission for up to 18 months without needing ongoing medication or continued phototherapy.
Prescribed by Your Dermatologist. Supported by Our Team.
We work alongside you and your dermatologist to make treatment possible at home. Here’s how it works:
Step 1: Consult Your Dermatologist
Ask whether UVB phototherapy might be a good non-drug option for your condition.
Step 2: Your Dermatologist Prescribes the Treatment
If considered medically necessary, most insurance companies – including Medicare – provide coverage. Our team can help you navigate this step.
Step 3: You Receive Your Light and Begin Your Journey
Smaller at-home therapy lights outperform going to the clinic because you use them more often. The Cytokind team provides ongoing support – we are with you all the way.