| The usefulness of narrowband UVB as a monotherapy for the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. | |
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PMID: 20684149 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and safety of narrowband ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy in dark-skinned Saudi patients with chronic plaque psoriasis. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This prospective study was performed on 63 patients of chronic plaque psoriasis attending Qassim University clinics from May 2004 through June 2009. Narrowband UVB irradiation was done three times per week using the 311 +/- 2 nm wavelength. RESULTS: Approximately 79 percent of patients achieved disease clearance (i.e., 90% or more reduction in PASI scores). The response to treatment was significantly better in females compared to males. No serious side effects were observed. CONCLUSION: The narrowband UVB phototherapy was found to be safe and effective in darker-skinned Saudi patients with chronic plaque psoriasis, especially among females. A longer period of treatment (minimum of six months) is recommended for complete clearance of psoriasis. |
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Authors:
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Ahmad A Al Robaee |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD Volume: 9 ISSN: 1545-9616 ISO Abbreviation: J Drugs Dermatol Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
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Created Date: 2010-08-05 Completed Date: 2010-08-19 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101160020 Medline TA: J Drugs Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 989-91 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia. arobaee@gmail.com |
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Adult Chronic Disease Female Humans Male Middle Aged Prospective Studies Psoriasis / pathology, therapy* Saudi Arabia Sex Factors Skin Pigmentation* Time Factors Ultraviolet Therapy / adverse effects, methods* Young Adult |
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