Abstract |
PUVA-bath therapy has developed into first line topical PUVA therapy in the treatment of psoriasis. Because of logistical and economic problems, bath PUVA may be difficult to administer. Recently, cream- PUVA therapy has been described as an alternative mode of topical therapy. We treated two patients with moderate plaque-type psoriasis with this new topical approach. 0,0006% 8-methoxypsoralen cream was applied for 1 hour, directly followed by increasing doses of UVA. The number of treatments needed for clearance were 34 and 40. The cumulative UVA dosages were 71.6 and 84 J/cm(2) respectively. Our data document that cream- PUVA therapy is an effective and safe variation of topical PUVA therapy, which may develop into first line photochemotherapy for patients with moderate plaque-type psoriasis.
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Authors | K Steinmeyer, M Grundmann-Kollmann, M Podda, R Kaufmann |
Journal | Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete
(Hautarzt)
Vol. 52
Issue 10
Pg. 885-7
(Oct 2001)
ISSN: 1432-1173 [Electronic] Germany |
Vernacular Title | Creme-PUVA-Photochemotherapie bei chronisch stationärer Psoriasis vulgaris. |
PMID | 17690819
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Dermatologic Agents
- Photosensitizing Agents
- Methoxsalen
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Topics |
- Administration, Topical
- Adult
- Dermatologic Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Humans
- Male
- Methoxsalen
(administration & dosage)
- Middle Aged
- PUVA Therapy
(methods)
- Photosensitizing Agents
(administration & dosage)
- Psoriasis
(drug therapy, pathology)
- Treatment Outcome
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