For patients with vitiligo, extended treatment with narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy does not lead to an increase in skin cancer

A new study has helped to establish that NB-UVB microphototherapy is a safe and effective treatment for a number of skin conditions.

Researchers tested its efficacy in outdoor and clinical settings. Their findings are published in the journal Science Translational Medicine

The investigation was based on a previous study that suggested tofacitinib, which is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, is a janus kinase i