TY - JOUR
T1 - UVB therapy of pityriasis lichenoides - Our experience with 29 patients
AU - Pavlotsky, Felix
AU - Baum, S.
AU - Barzilai, A.
AU - Shpiro, D.
AU - Trau, H.
PY - 2006/5
Y1 - 2006/5
N2 - Background: Pityriasis lichenoides comprises a clinical and pathological spectrum of disorders. So far no highly effective treatment has been reported. Previous small studies have suggested that ultraviolet B (UVB) is a good alternative. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 29 pityriasis lichenoides patients treated in our institution with broad- or narrow-band UVB during the period 1996-2002. Twenty-one of these patients had one or more previous unsuccessful treatments. Results: Complete response was achieved in 93.1% in both treatment groups, with 73% of them still relapse free after a mean follow-up of 58 and 38 months in broad- and narrow-band UVB treatment groups, respectively. Mild side-effects were observed in about one-third of the patients. Conclusion: We believe both forms of UVB are a good option for pityriasis lichenoides and should be considered as the first line in generalized cases interested in treatment.
AB - Background: Pityriasis lichenoides comprises a clinical and pathological spectrum of disorders. So far no highly effective treatment has been reported. Previous small studies have suggested that ultraviolet B (UVB) is a good alternative. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 29 pityriasis lichenoides patients treated in our institution with broad- or narrow-band UVB during the period 1996-2002. Twenty-one of these patients had one or more previous unsuccessful treatments. Results: Complete response was achieved in 93.1% in both treatment groups, with 73% of them still relapse free after a mean follow-up of 58 and 38 months in broad- and narrow-band UVB treatment groups, respectively. Mild side-effects were observed in about one-third of the patients. Conclusion: We believe both forms of UVB are a good option for pityriasis lichenoides and should be considered as the first line in generalized cases interested in treatment.
KW - Narrow- and broad-band UVB
KW - Phototherapy
KW - Pityriasis lichenoides
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01531.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01531.x
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AN - SCOPUS:33646029386
SN - 0926-9959
VL - 20
SP - 542
EP - 547
JO - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
JF - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
IS - 5
ER -