Medical Services
- Treatment of skin infections
- Geriatric dermatology
- Psoriasis treatment
- Treatment of hair loss
- GentleCure Image-Guided Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)
- Melanoma skin cancer experts
- Treatment of hair loss
- Treatment of sun damaged skin
- Treatment of disease of the skin, hair, and nails
- Pediatric dermatology (see below)
- UVB phototherapy (see below)
Pediatric Dermatology
Children need special care when they see a dermatologist. We at Cape Henlopen Dermatology make sure that children have a positive experience and we ensure that they will feel safe and confident when visiting again.
Our staff provides comprehensive state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment for children with various types of acute and chronic skin disorders. We treat acne, childhood eczema, warts, poison ivy, childhood psoriasis along with many other childhood cutaneous problems.
Narrowband UVB Phototherapy
UVB stands for ultraviolet B light or middle wave ultraviolet light. Ultraviolet light has a slightly greater frequency than visible light. UVB has been used for over fifty years to treat a variety of skin disorders. The reason UVB improves many skin diseases is not known.
UVB light treatment is given 2-3 times per week for 12-15 weeks. After 15 weeks, maintenance therapy is often required once a week.
Side Effects: (%= percentage of patients receiving treatment)
Most of the side effects are temporary. People who have had UVB treatment may have an increased risk of skin cancer. UVB causes the skin to look older (photo aging). UVB can also cause white and brown spots to appear on the skin.
A typical UVB session consists of coming into the office, removing clothes from the affected body areas and standing in a five foot square by seven foot high light box. The lights are then turned on for 2-10 minutes. The length of each session is increased by a small amount over the previous session. One must wear protective goggles and groin protection (underwear or towel) while in the light box. The protective eye wear can be purchased from the office at a nominal charge.
UVB light treatment is given 2-3 times per week for 12-15 weeks. After 15 weeks, maintenance therapy is often required once a week.
Side Effects: (%= percentage of patients receiving treatment)
- 1-2% Skin burn and blistering
- 4-8% Redness of the skin
- 100% Tan or darkening of the skin
Most of the side effects are temporary. People who have had UVB treatment may have an increased risk of skin cancer. UVB causes the skin to look older (photo aging). UVB can also cause white and brown spots to appear on the skin.
A typical UVB session consists of coming into the office, removing clothes from the affected body areas and standing in a five foot square by seven foot high light box. The lights are then turned on for 2-10 minutes. The length of each session is increased by a small amount over the previous session. One must wear protective goggles and groin protection (underwear or towel) while in the light box. The protective eye wear can be purchased from the office at a nominal charge.
