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The Goeckerman Regimen for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis
Published on: July 11, 2013
The Patient's Guide to Psoriasis Treatment. Part 4: Goeckerman Therapy
Tian Hao Zhu1, Mio Nakamura2, Benjamin Farahnik3
1University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA. tianhao@usc.edu.
Background:
The Goeckerman regimen remains one of the oldest, most reliable treatment options for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Goeckerman therapy currently consists of exposure to ultraviolet B light and application of crude coal tar. The details of the procedure can be confusing and challenging to understand for the first-time patient or provider.
Objective:
To present a freely available online guide and video on Goeckerman treatment that explains the regimen in a patient-oriented manner.
Methods:
The Goeckerman protocol used at the University of California-San Francisco Psoriasis and Skin Treatment Center as well as available information from the literature were reviewed to design a comprehensive guide for patients receiving Goeckerman treatment.
Results:
We created a printable guide and video resource that covers the supplies needed for Goeckerman regimen, the treatment procedure, expected results, how to monitor for adverse events, and discharge planning.
Conclusion:
This new resource is beneficial for prospective patients planning to undergo Goeckerman treatment, healthcare providers, and trainees who want to learn more about this procedure. Online media and video delivers material in a way that is flexible and often familiar to patients.
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