UV-B phototherapy of psoriasis.
The effect of ultraviolet-B light provided by TL-12 fluorescent lamps was investigated in 45 patients with psoriasis vulgaris. 33 (73.3%) of the 45 patients showed considerable and rapid improvement during UV-B therapy. The initial (clearing) phase (4 irradiations a week) required an average of 23 irradiations (range: 9-33). During maintenance treatment, irradiation once every 1-5 weeks proved adequate in 64.4% of the patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods