| Narrow-band UVB (TL-01) phototherapy: an effective preventative treatment for the photodermatoses. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7662575 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Twenty patients with photodermatoses [actinic prurigo (n = 6), hydroa vacciniforme (n = 4), idiopathic solar urticaria (n = 1), amiodarone-induced photosensitivity (n = 1) and a range of cutaneous porphyrias (n = 8)] were treated with a 'hardening' course of narrow-band ultraviolet B (TL-01) phototherapy in springtime. The response to phototherapy was monitored subjectively, by interviewing patients after the summer, and objectively by monochromator phototesting, before and after phototherapy. Fifteen patients reported that treatment was worthwhile. Monochromator phototesting after phototherapy revealed a fourfold increase in the minimal erythema dose in those with abnormal photosensitivity to ultraviolet A wavebands. Adverse effects included erythema (seven patients), pruritus (five) and provocation of the eruption (four). We now routinely consider narrow-band UVB phototherapy for problem photodermatoses. |
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Authors:
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P Collins; J Ferguson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The British journal of dermatology Volume: 132 ISSN: 0007-0963 ISO Abbreviation: Br. J. Dermatol. Publication Date: 1995 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-10-10 Completed Date: 1995-10-10 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0004041 Medline TA: Br J Dermatol Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 956-63 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, U.K. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adolescent Adult Amiodarone / adverse effects Child Drug Hypersensitivity / prevention & control Female Humans Hydroa Vacciniforme / prevention & control Male Middle Aged Photosensitivity Disorders / prevention & control* Porphyria, Erythropoietic / prevention & control Prurigo / prevention & control Ultraviolet Therapy* Urticaria / prevention & control |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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1951-25-3/Amiodarone |
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