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Excimer laser versus narrow-band UVB (311 nm) in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.
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Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) [Dermatology] 2006; Vol. 213 (2), pp. 134-9. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Background: The excimer laser is a new therapeutic option in the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.<br />Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the response of psoriasis lesions to the 308-nm excimer laser compared to 311-nm UVB phototherapy.<br />Methods: In this prospective right/left comparative, open, single-blinded trial, selected psoriasis plaques of 16 patients were treated with the excimer laser whereas the rest of the body was treated with UVB narrow-band phototherapy. A modified PASI score was used to evaluate the results.<br />Results: After 12 treatments, 15 patients were evaluated. In 2 patients no difference between the two body sides was observed. In 9 patients the laser-treated lesions showed better results, whereas in 4 patients the side treated with 311-nm UVB showed more clearing. The mean reduction in PASI score was 5.6 and 4.9, respectively (difference not significant).<br />Conclusion: The use of the 308-nm xenon chloride excimer laser is an additional effective therapeutic option for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris.<br /> (Copyright 2006 S. Karger AG, Basel.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1018-8665
- Volume :
- 213
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 16902290
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000093852