2013年
Evolution of targeted phototherapy for psoriasis
Expert Review of Dermatology
- 巻
- 8
- 号
- 6
- 開始ページ
- 623
- 終了ページ
- 629
- 記述言語
- 英語
- 掲載種別
- 書評論文,書評,文献紹介等
- DOI
- 10.1586/17469872.2013.856685
Psoriasis is a major inflammatory disorder in the dermatological field. Phototherapy is effective and safe for psoriasis vulgaris. Narrow-band ultraviolet (UV) B and psoralen plus UVA are known to be the common modality as conventional non-targeted phototherapy. Non-targeted phototherapy making unnecessary irradiation to the unaffected skin may cause long-term adverse effects of UV. Targeted phototherapies with advantages, for example, higher dosages for lesional skin, a rapid clearing and longer remission rates, have been developed. Targeted phototherapies are preferably used for childhood, palmoplantar psoriasis, scalp and nail psoriasis as well as refractory lesions remained after whole-body UV therapy. Light sources of targeted phototherapy include broad-band UVB, narrow-band UVB, 308-nm excimer laser and light, 307-nm excimer light and 312-nm flat-type fluorescent lamp. This comprehensive review focuses recent evolution of target phototherapy for the treatment of psosriasis. © 2013 Informa UK Ltd.
- ID情報
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- DOI : 10.1586/17469872.2013.856685
- ISSN : 1746-9872
- ISSN : 1746-9880
- SCOPUS ID : 84887840109