title: Evaluation of psoralen with solar ultraviolet light (puvasol) and adjunctive topical tar therapy in psoriasis.
abstract: Fifty patients having psoriasis were studied with a view to assess the efficacy of 'puvasol' (Oral psoralen with sun-rays exposure) alone and in combination with topical tar therapy and were placed in 2 groups, each group being consisted of 25 patients. At the end of 8 weeks, out of 25 patients (Group 1) receiving 'Puvasol' in combination with topital tar therapy 15 patients (60%) showed complete clearance, marked improvement of lesions were seen in 4 cases (16%) and deterioration in one case (4%). Out of 25 patients (Group I) receiving 'Puvasol' alone 8 cases (32%) showed complete clearance of lesions and 11 patients (44%) showed marked im-provement of lesions. It is found that topical tar therapy when used as an adjunct to 'Puvasol' was more effective than 'Puvasol' alone.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology and STD, Base Hospital, Lucknow.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Kar
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Jha
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Snehi
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017024:Chemotherapy, Adjuvant; D003033:Coal Tar / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D012459:Salicylates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D012459:Salicylates; D003033:Coal Tar