Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: Fifteen patients with chronic psoriasis plaques were enrolled in a prospective, single-blind, controlled study. For each patient, one to three symmetrical pairs of plaque were selected and scored initially and after every six exposures. RESULTS: On the vaseline oil pretreated side, significantly more plaques were cleared, especially in severe psoriasis. Scaling and infiltration were significantly improved. Application of vaseline oil was more interesting in thick and scaly psoriasis probably because the oil penetrates the intercellular space allowing an optical matching effect which increases the UV transmission. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K Penven, D Leroy, L Verneuil, K Faguer, A Dompmartin |
Journal | Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine
(Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed)
Vol. 21
Issue 3
Pg. 138-41
(Jun 2005)
ISSN: 0905-4383 [Print] England |
PMID | 15888130
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Emollients
- Petrolatum
- Mineral Oil
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Topics |
- Administration, Cutaneous
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Emollients
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Mineral Oil
(administration & dosage)
- Petrolatum
(administration & dosage)
- Prospective Studies
- Psoriasis
(pathology, radiotherapy)
- Severity of Illness Index
- Single-Blind Method
- Treatment Outcome
- Ultraviolet Therapy
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