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Bilge Bulbul Sen1, Emine Nur Rifaioglu, Ozlem Ekiz

  • 1Department of Dermatology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University , Hatay , Turkey and.

Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology
|October 24, 2013
PubMed

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Narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy effectively treats childhood skin conditions like vitiligo and psoriasis. This study found it to be a safe and well-tolerated treatment option for pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dermatology
  • Phototherapy Research
  • Dermatological Treatments

Background:

  • Narrow-band ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy is utilized for pediatric skin conditions.
  • Concerns regarding potential skin cancer risk have limited its use in children.
  • This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of narrow-band UVB phototherapy in pediatric patients with various skin diseases.

Observation:

  • The study retrospectively analyzed data from 77 children (aged 5-16) undergoing narrow-band UVB phototherapy.
  • Vitiligo (47%) and psoriasis (39%) were the most common conditions treated.
  • A total of 81 treatment courses were administered over 4.5 years.

Findings:

  • 44.2% of patients achieved a complete response, with others showing good to partial improvement.
  • Only 14.3% of patients experienced acute side effects.
  • The treatment demonstrated significant efficacy across different pediatric skin conditions.

Implications:

  • Narrow-band UVB phototherapy is confirmed as an effective treatment for childhood skin diseases.
  • The therapy is well-tolerated, with a low incidence of acute side effects in pediatric patients.
  • Findings support the broader application of narrow-band UVB phototherapy in pediatric dermatology.
Abstract

Keywords:
Childrennarrow-band UVBphototherapy

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