title: Phototherapy for psoriasis: what to choose and how to use: facts and controversies.
abstract: In dermatologic practice, phototherapy is restricted mainly to the use of ultraviolet radiation. When used in combination with a photosensitizing chemical, it becomes photochemotherapy. Discussion of these therapeutic modalities includes mode of use, indications, and unwanted effects.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, 6 Weitzman Street, 62092 Tel-Aviv, Israel. e_h_matz@netvision.net.il
authors.forename: Hagit
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Matz
mesh_terms: D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D011701:PUVA Therapy / Q000379:methods; D010778:Photochemotherapy / Q000379:methods*; D017319:Photosensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010789:Phototherapy / Q000379:methods*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D017319:Photosensitizing Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts