Title of article :
Psoralen-ultraviolet a treatment with Psoralen-ultraviolet B therapy in the treatment of psoriasis
Author/Authors :
Asim, Sadaf Ahmed Dow University - Dow International Medical College, Dow University Hospital (Ojha), Pakistan , Ahmed, Sitwat Patel Hospital, Pakistan , Ahmed, Sitwat Plastic Surgery and General Hospital, Pakistan , Najam-us-Sehar Zainab Panjwani Memorial Hospital, Pakistan
Abstract :
Objective: To compare the conventional psoralen-ultraviolet A treatment with psoralen-ultraviolet B therapy in the treatment of psoriasis. Methods: We studied 50 patients of plaque type psoriasis who were selected to receive either conventional psoralen-ultraviolet A or psoralen-ultraviolet B treatment. Results: There was no significant difference between the two treatment groups in the number of patients whose skin cleared of psoriasis or the number of exposures required for clearance. Profile of side effects and disease status was also similar after three months of follow up.Conclusion: Psoralen-ultraviolet B treatment is as effective as conventional psoralen-ultraviolet A in the treatment of psoriasis. Further long term studies are needed to assess the safety of psoralen-ultraviolet B
Keywords :
Psoriasis , Photochemotherapy , Ultraviolet radiation , Psoralen , UVB
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
