A 308-nm monochromatic excimer light in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis.

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Various reports have shown the efficacy of narrow-band UVB (311-313 nm) and excimer laser (308 nm) in the treatment of psoriasis.

OBJECTIVE:

To prove the efficacy of light produced by xenon-chloride excimer at 308 nm (monochromatic excimer light, MEL) in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis (PP).

METHODS:

Fifty-four patients (29 male and 25 female) affected by PP were treated with MEL every 7-14 days. A mean number of 10 sessions was performed with an increase of the dose depending on patient's skin type and response.

RESULTS:

All 54 patients completed the treatment. After 4 months of MEL we observed a complete remission in 31 patients, a partial remission in 13 patients, and a moderate improvement in 10 patients.

CONCLUSIONS:

These results suggest that MEL can be considered as a valid therapeutic option for treatment of selected forms of PP.

• Authors: S P Nisticò, R Saraceno, S Stefanescu, S Chimenti
• Journal: Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV (J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol) Vol. 20 Issue 5 Pg. 523-6 (May 2006) ISSN: 0926-9959 [Print] England
• PMID: 16684278 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
• Female
• Foot Dermatoses (radiotherapy)
• Hand Dermatoses (radiotherapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Psoriasis (radiotherapy)
• Treatment Outcome
• Ultraviolet Therapy (methods)