Surgical and Procedural Dermatology

NB UVB and XTRAC Laser Therapy at Signature Dermatology in Fort Worth

At Signature Dermatology in Fort Worth, we offer narrowband UVB (NB UVB) and XTRAC laser therapy as effective, targeted treatments for chronic skin conditions such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. These light-based therapies work by delivering specific wavelengths of ultraviolet light to affected areas, reducing inflammation, slowing excessive skin cell growth, and promoting natural healing.

NB UVB therapy exposes the skin to a precise range of UVB light that helps calm irritation and improve tone without damaging healthy tissue. It is ideal for patients with widespread symptoms and is performed under careful medical supervision to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Treatment Options

NB-UVB (Narrowband UVB) phototherapy is a medical treatment that uses a specific wavelength of ultraviolet B light to treat various skin conditions, particularly those related to excessive cell growth, such as psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema. UVB light, in general, slows down the excessive growth of skin cells and reduces inflammation.

XTRAC is a brand name for a specific type of NB-UVB phototherapy device. The XTRAC laser delivers a highly targeted beam of UVB light to affected areas of the skin, minimizing exposure to healthy skin. It’s often used for treating localized areas of psoriasis, vitiligo, and other skin conditions. This targeted approach can result in more effective treatment with fewer side effects compared to broader UVB treatments.

Our Approach and Expertise

The XTRAC laser provides a more focused approach, delivering concentrated UVB light directly to smaller or resistant patches of skin. This allows for faster improvement with minimal exposure to surrounding healthy skin.

Both treatments are non-invasive, painless, and require no downtime. Over a series of sessions, patients typically see smoother, clearer skin and lasting relief from itching and discomfort. At Signature Dermatology in Fort Worth, our experienced providers customize every NB UVB and XTRAC treatment plan to help restore skin health, comfort, and confidence.

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About Superficial Radiation Therapy (SRT)

What is it?

Skin cancer is unpleasant anywhere, but it’s especially troublesome where aesthetics are concerned, such as the face, head, and neck. This includes non-life-threatening skin lesions like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and actinic keratosis (AK). Superficial radiation therapy (SRT) is ideal for these types of lesions. Though the radiation used in this treatment penetrates only 5 mm below the skin (which preserves the healthy tissue surrounding the cancerous area while destroying the harmful cells), it’s strong enough to hinder the ability of cancer to spread by altering the DNA of the cell it inhabits. As a result, the cancerous tissues are starved to death.

What to expect with Superficial Radiation Therapy

The superficial radiation therapy experts at our center have the experience and training necessary to perform this treatment skillfully, safely, and effectively. If you’re undergoing an SRT procedure with one of our specialists, you can expect a quick and virtually painless treatment.

After the procedure

Superficial radiation therapy has the same high success rates as other skin cancer treatments, including surgery. After the procedure, you can expect little to no scarring, little downtime, and quick healing and recovery.

Our approach & expertise

We know how traumatic and painful skin cancer can be, both mentally and physically. As your neighborhood skin cancer specialists, we’re here to provide encouragement and strength with answers to all your questions should you ever be diagnosed with skin cancer. What makes our skin cancer center special is our focus on you as a person. Our compassionate neighborhood staff is ready to answer your questions and address concerns during recovery, as even completely cancer-free patients can suffer from apprehension and emotional scars. You can lean on us as a crucial part of your support through this process.

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