UV-B Lamps - Types of UVB Lamps

Types of UVB Lamps

There are two types of UVB lamps: Broad-band and Narrow-band.

The Broad-band lamps give 290-320 nanometer, having a peak wavelength of 306 nanometer.

Narrow-band lamps give a 311-313 nanometer, having a peak wavelength of 312 nanometer.

The Broad-band UVB lamps have a stronger medical effect on the skin than the Narrow-band UVB lamps, and they are more cost effective.

Both lamps are FDA approved for medical use in the treatment of skin diseases.

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