title: Clinical studies with a novel dithranol formulation (Micanol) in combination with UVB at day-care centres.
abstract: The clinical effect, side effects, cosmetic properties and the patients preference between Micanol and other dithranol formulations were investigated in three separate studies combining UV-B phototherapy and a short contact dithranol regimen. Good clinical results without difference between Micanol and other dithranol formulations were obtained. Side effects, cosmetic properties and preferences were mostly in favor of Micanol. Therefore, a high patient compliance can be obtained with the new dithranol formulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, University of Lund, General Hospital, Malmö, Sweden.
authors.forename: O B
authors.initials: OB
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Brolund
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000875:Anthralin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003631:Day Care, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy
chemical_list: D000875:Anthralin