[Plasmapheresis in the therapy of refractive forms of psoriasis]

Plasmapheresis efficacy was assessed in 18 patients with psoriasis running a prolonged and torpid course resistant to therapy administered before. Intermittent flow plasmapheresis method was employed. The course of treatment consisted of 5-8 sessions, 600-1050 ml of plasma was removed per session. Good effect was achieved in all the patients. Plasmapheresis was well tolerated, no grave side effects or complications were recorded.