Narrowband UVB phototherapy as a novel treatment for Netherton syndrome.

Abstract

Netherton syndrome (NS) is a rare congenital ichthyosis that is characterized by impaired skin barrier function. Topical medications are cautiously used in NS since toxicity from systemic absorption is a major concern. Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy is an alternative therapeutic option that demonstrated its beneficial and practical use in a patient with NS.

• Authors: Edidiong Celestine Ntuen Kaminska, Bernhard Ortel, Vishakha Sharma, Sarah L Stein
• Journal: Photodermatology, photoimmunology & photomedicine (Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed) Vol. 28 Issue 3 Pg. 162-4 (Jun 2012) ISSN: 1600-0781 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 22548400 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: © 2012 John Wiley & Sons A/S.

Topics

• Adolescent
• Humans
• Male
• Netherton Syndrome (pathology, therapy)
• Ultraviolet Therapy