Abstract |
29 patients with bounded forms of psoriasis (18-52 years old 19 men and 10 women since several months to 15 years suffering from the named illness) once in the morning were treated with Daivobet ( ointment for external application). By the 10-14th day after treatment full regress of skin fine eruptions and significant reduction of large nidus and intensity of peeling were observed in 20 patients. PASI index decreased by 60%, that allow use Daivonex ointment (1-2-times a day. For strengthening the effect duration of treatment was about 4-6 weeks. 19 patients continued 21-day treatment with Daivobet after decreasing of PASI index by more than 60% of initial level. In case of neurotic complaints, patients additionally underwent sessions of electronarcosis therapy. The course of medicinal electro narcosis consisted of 5-11 sessions with the frequency of procedures about 2-3-times a week. After this kind of therapy, 60% of patients had remission exceeded 4-6 months in comparison with the data recorded earlier in out-patients department cards. Thus, our observations confirm effectiveness of offered algorithm of psoriasis external therapy by means of Daivobet and Daivonex in combination with electronarcosis.
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Authors | N V Tsiskarashvili, N I Tsiskarashvili |
Journal | Georgian medical news
(Georgian Med News)
Issue 164
Pg. 46-9
(Nov 2008)
ISSN: 1512-0112 [Print] Georgia (Republic) |
PMID | 19075342
(Publication Type: Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Drug Combinations
- Ointments
- betamethasone dipropionate, calcipotriol drug combination
- Betamethasone
- Calcitriol
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Betamethasone
(administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives)
- Calcitriol
(administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives)
- Combined Modality Therapy
- Drug Combinations
- Electronarcosis
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Ointments
- Psoriasis
(drug therapy, therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
- Young Adult
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