Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of monochromatic UVA laser in the treatment of palmoplantar pustular psoriasis (PPP). Background data: UVA-1 laser (355nm) has been reported to be safe and effective in the treatment of psoriasis, but the range of potential applications has not been fully explored. Methods: Thirty-three patients were enrolled in an open prospective study. Patients were treated from two to four times weekly at a fixed dose of 80-140J/cm(2). Follow-up was 3 months. Clinical remission was observed in all patients who completed the study, with limited side effects (mild post-treatment erythema). Conclusions: We report for the first time that UVA-1 laser produces a therapeutic response in PPP
UVA-1 Laser in the treatment of palmoplantar pustular psoriasis / Nistico', S; A., Chiricozzi; R., Saraceno; A., Giunta; A., Di Stefani; N., Zerbinati. - In: PHOTOMEDICINE AND LASER SURGERY. - ISSN 1549-5418. - 31:9(2013), pp. 434-438. [10.1089/pho.2013.3545]
UVA-1 Laser in the treatment of palmoplantar pustular psoriasis
Nistico' S
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2013
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of monochromatic UVA laser in the treatment of palmoplantar pustular psoriasis (PPP). Background data: UVA-1 laser (355nm) has been reported to be safe and effective in the treatment of psoriasis, but the range of potential applications has not been fully explored. Methods: Thirty-three patients were enrolled in an open prospective study. Patients were treated from two to four times weekly at a fixed dose of 80-140J/cm(2). Follow-up was 3 months. Clinical remission was observed in all patients who completed the study, with limited side effects (mild post-treatment erythema). Conclusions: We report for the first time that UVA-1 laser produces a therapeutic response in PPPI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
