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Ultraviolet light therapy in chronic urticaria.

M Hannuksela, E L Kokkonen

    Acta Dermato-Venereologica
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Ultraviolet light B (UVB) therapy offers significant symptom relief for many chronic urticaria patients, particularly those with specific types like cold or cholinergic urticaria. While effective long-term, symptoms may re-emerge in some cases during autumn.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dermatology
    • Phototherapy

    Background:

    • Chronic urticaria presents a persistent challenge for many patients.
    • Understanding effective treatment modalities for chronic urticaria is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of ultraviolet light B (UVB) therapy in managing chronic urticaria.
    • To assess the duration of therapeutic benefits and identify patient subgroups that respond best.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of fifteen patients with chronic urticaria received UVB phototherapy over 1-3 months.
    • Follow-up assessments were conducted to monitor symptom changes and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Patients with cold urticaria, cholinergic urticaria, and dermographism experienced greater improvement compared to those with "non-specific" chronic urticaria.
    • Therapeutic benefits persisted through summer, with symptom recurrence observed in approximately one-third of cases by autumn.

    Conclusions:

    • UVB therapy demonstrates potential as a viable treatment option for chronic urticaria.
    • Specific subtypes of chronic urticaria may respond more favorably to UVB treatment.

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