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UVB maintenance phototherapy in psoriasis
International Journal of Dermatology
|November 1, 1985
Summary
This study investigated ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy for psoriasis. UVB combined with tar or lubricants cleared psoriasis, but maintenance UVB did not prolong remission periods.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Phototherapy
Background:
- Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition.
- Ultraviolet radiation (UVB) is a common treatment for psoriasis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of midwave ultraviolet radiation (UVB) combined with tar or lubricants for plaque-type psoriasis.
- To assess the effectiveness of maintenance UVB therapy in prolonging remission periods.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-six patients with stable plaque-type psoriasis received 3-5 weekly UVB treatments with tar or lubricants.
- After clearing, patients underwent maintenance therapy with UVB and lubricants, with decreasing frequency.
- A shielded control site was used for comparison.
Main Results:
- UVB therapy combined with tar or lubricants effectively cleared psoriasis in patients.
- No significant prolongation of remission was observed with continued maintenance UVB therapy.
Conclusions:
- UVB therapy is effective for clearing plaque-type psoriasis.
- Maintenance UVB therapy does not appear to extend remission duration in this patient cohort.
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