Handheld nbUVB lamps price comparison

Oct

12

2010

By Mitchell

We went around online shops selling UVB lamps and scouted prices for hand-held units. As you can see prices vary depending on the producer/design/and functions.

Unit	Vendor	Price	Link
Dermalight 80	Amjo Corp	E295	https://www.drhoenle.de/produkte/dermalight-80/
Dermaray UV 311	beatpsoriasis.com	$595	https://beatpsoriasis.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=49
120UVB-NB	Solarc Systems	$795	https://solarcsystems.com/en/product/solrx-hand-held/?v=796834e7a283
Dermfix 1000MX EU Version	DermFix	$277	https://www.dermfix.nl/1000mx-psoriasis-uvb-lamp.html

DermaPal Scalp and Spot Unit	Daavlin	-	https://www.daavlin.com/patients/phototherapy-products/dermapal-scalp-spot-unit/

prices updated 2019-12-29

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Hi, my name is Mitchell and I've had vitiligo for the most part of my life. I'm on constant lookout for new treatments so I've decided to start this website in order to share my most interesting findings. Generally, VitiligoZone contains articles about promising research but sometimes I'll approach psychological aspects, share personal experiences or interview people who have vitiligo. Information on this website is not meant to replace the advice of a health professional.

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