[Market hyperpigmentation in psoriatic plaque as a sequelae of combination therapy with UVB-311 and calcipotriol].
The combination of UVB phototherapy with topical application of vitamin D analogs is frequently used for treating psoriasis. This regimen is not only very effective but also has only minimal side effects. Pronounced, persistent hyperpigmentation developed in the psoriatic plaques in a patient who was treated with combined UVB (311 nm) radiation and topical calcipotriol.
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Klinik und Poliklinik für Hautkrankheiten-Allgemeine Dermatologie und Venerologie, Westfälischen Wilhelms-Universität Münster.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002117:Calcitriol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017495:Hyperpigmentation / Q000209:etiology*; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000628:therapy*; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; C055085:calcipotriene; D002117:Calcitriol