Scalp psoriasis - Any experience with home UVB therapy (Philips BU-1S)?

Posted Fri 17 Apr 2026 11.32 by Emma

Hi everyone, I’ve been dealing with scalp psoriasis for a few years now. I've been trying to treat it and keep it under control with various methods, but it can be really stubborn. Recently, UVB light therapy was recommended to me. I’ve been looking into home devices and a specific lamp caught my eye: https://www.vitiligoshop.co.uk/p/267/bu-1s-311nm-uvb-lamp. Before I go ahead and buy it, I wanted to ask if anyone here has any personal experience with this exact model or similar handheld UVB lamps? My main concern is whether it actually works well for the scalp – I imagine getting the light effectively through the hair might be a bit tricky. Is it worth the investment? Any tips, experiences, or recommendations would be hugely appreciated! Thanks so much in advance for your help :)

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