[UV-B comb versus betamethasone solution in scalp psoriasis].
BACKGROUND
The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of a UV-B-comb on scalp psoriasis versus betamethasone valerate solution.


METHODS
Of 44 adult patients with scalp psoriasis, 22 were treated with a dermalight 80 psoracomb and 22 with betamethasone valerate solution, five times a week for three weeks.


RESULTS
No difference in effect was found at the end of treatment. Two weeks after end of treatment a higher proportion of patients treated with UV-B-comb (7/22) had remained in remission than those treated with betamethasone valerate solution (3/22; p < 0.05).


CONCLUSIONS
Treatment with a UV-B-comb offers a good alternative to topical corticosteroids for patients with scalp psoriasis.
Hudavdelingen Regionsykehuset i Tromsø.
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D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014467:Ultraviolet Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D001623:Betamethasone