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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on phototherapy, editorials on phototherapy, and perspectives on phototherapy - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Home Phototherapy: An Overlooked Option for Psoriasis Free
- June 12, 2009
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Patients were happy with home units for psoriasis phototherapy.- Reviewing:
- Koek MBG et al., BMJ 2009 May 7; 338:b1542. Anstey A., BMJ 2009 May 7; 338:b607.
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Phototherapy for Localized Scleroderma
- March 28, 2006
- Jeffrey P. Callen, MD
- Dermatology
Good news from this first prospective trial of narrowband UVB for LS- Reviewing:
- Kreuter A et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Mar; 54:440-7.
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UVA-1 for Sclerotic Skin Disease: More Is Not Better
- August 8, 2008
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
A moderate approach balances the therapeutic efficacy of enough UVA-1 exposure against the tanning effects of too much exposure, which can block its benefits.- Reviewing:
- Wang F et al., Arch Dermatol 2008 Jul; 144:851. Kreuter A and Gambichler T., Arch Dermatol 2008 Jul; 144:912.
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Visible Benefit for Atopic Eczema
- April 12, 2005
- James Ferguson, MD, FRCP
- Dermatology
UV phototherapy has been in use for more than 120 years. In 1903, Niels Finsen was awarded the third Nobel Prize in Medicine for his . . .- Reviewing:
- Krutmann J et al. , Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed 2005 Apr; 21:59-61.
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Pseudocatalase and Vitiligo
- August 15, 2008
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Two thirds of children treated with pseudocatalase PC-KUS achieved 75% improvement or better in their vitiligo.- Reviewing:
- Schallreuter KU et al., Int J Dermatol 2008 Jul; 47:743.
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PUVA in the Age of Biologics Free
- August 15, 2007
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
The author of this thorough review discusses the pluses and minuses of this treatment strategy for psoriasis.- Reviewing:
- Stern RS., N Engl J Med 2007 Aug 16; 357:682-90.
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Repigmentation in Vitiligo: PUVA vs. Narrowband UVB Free
- June 1, 2007
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
Narrowband UVB was safer and more effective than PUVA for vitiligo therapy.- Reviewing:
- Yones SS et al., Arch Dermatol 2007 May; 143:578-84. Lim HW and Hexsel CL., Arch Dermatol 2007 May; 143:643-6.
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PUVA vs. NB-UVB: The Controversy Continues
- August 11, 2006
- Craig A. Elmets, MD
- Dermatology
For clearing plaque-type psoriasis, PUVA was superior, but adverse effects must be considered.- Reviewing:
- Yones SS et al., Arch Dermatol 2006 Jul; 142:836-42.
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Etanercept for Pediatric Psoriasis
- April 25, 2006
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
Promising results were seen in two recent case series.- Reviewing:
- Kress DW., J Am Acad Dermatol 2006 Mar; 54:S126-8. Hawrot AC et al., Pediatr Dermatol 2006 Jan/Feb; 23:67-71.
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UVB-Associated Cancer Risk Is Modest
- May 24, 2005
- James Ferguson, MD, FRCP
- Dermatology
Phototherapy is commonly used to treat psoriasis and other inflammatory skin disorders. Although UVB is known to be carcinogenic in mice, surprising little is known . . .- Reviewing:
- Lim JL and Stern RS., J Invest Dermatol 2005 Mar; 124:505-13.
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The Effect of UVB Phototherapy on Psoriasis Is Local
- September 25, 2002
- Jeffrey S. Dover, MD, FRCPC
- Dermatology
It has been theorized that the systemic effects of UVB radiation -- for example, altered immune function, anti-inflammatory effects, and increased activity of systemic mediators . . .- Reviewing:
- Dawe RS et al., Arch Dermatol 2002 Aug; 138:1071-6.
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Narrow-Band UVB Phototherapy for Psoriasis
- November 1, 1998
- JS Dover
- Dermatology
Narrow-band ultraviolet B, a 311-nm light source, is used extensively for phototherapy in the United Kingdom and Europe and is increasingly being used in the . . .- Reviewing:
- Wainwright NJ et al., Br J Dermatol 1998; 139:
410 414 .
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UVA1 Phototherapy for Localized Scleroderma
- April 1, 1998
- JS Dover
- Dermatology
A group of investigators in Germany previously reported the effectiveness of both bath PUVA and UVA1 phototherapy in the treatment of localized scleroderma (See . . .- Reviewing:
- Kerscher M et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 1998; 38:
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UVA-1 Phototherapy for Morphea
- January 1, 1998
- NH Shear
- Dermatology
Morphea (localized scleroderma) is generally difficult to treat. Recently, ultraviolet light A-1 (UVA-1, 340 to 400 nm) has been shown to be successful. UVA-1 phototherapy . . .- Reviewing:
- Gruss C et al., Lancet 1997; 350:
1295 1296 .
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Phototherapy-Induced Purpura in Transfused Neonates
- December 1, 1997
- K Wiss
- Dermatology
Blue light phototherapy, with wavelengths in the 420- to 470-nm range, is used to treat neonatal jaundice. Bilirubin absorbs maximally in this range and is . . .- Reviewing:
- Paller AS et al., Pediatrics 1997; 100:
360 364 .
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Should Emollients Be Applied to Psoriatic Plaques before Phototherapy?
- May 1, 1993
- Dover
- Dermatology
Emollients are routinely applied to psoriatic plaques prior to ultraviolet B (UVB) phototherapy. This practice is based on an early study, which noted that application . . .- Reviewing:
- George SA et al., Br J Dermatol 1983; 128:
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Narrow-Band UVB Phototherapy for Severe Atopic Dermatitis
- April 1, 1993
- Dover
- Dermatology
Both ultraviolet-B phototherapy and photochemotherapy have been shown to be effective treatments for severe chronic atopic dermatitis. But complications are frequent, and include burning, exacerbation . . .- Reviewing:
- George SA et al., Br J Dermatol 1993; 128:
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Vitiligo: A Practical Review Free
- January 7, 2009
- Mary Wu Chang, MD
- Dermatology
This review of the most common depigmenting disease differentiates between vitiligo types and discusses the best approaches to treatment.- Reviewing:
- Taïeb A and Picardo M., N Engl J Med 2009 Jan 8; 360:160.
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Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Mast Cells
- October 26, 2007
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Mice without mast cells responded more exuberantly to contact sensitizers — could it be the interleukin 10?- Reviewing:
- Grimbaldeston MA et al., Nat Immunol 2007 Oct; 8:1095.
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Itching for Light
- May 18, 2007
- Mark V. Dahl, MD
- Dermatology
Narrowband UVB was helpful to patients with uremic or idiopathic pruritus.- Reviewing:
- Seckin D et al., Int J Dermatol 2007 Apr; 46:367-70.
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