Narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy starting and incremental dose in patients with psoriasis: comparison of percentage dose and fixed dose protocols

Parlak N., KUNDAKCI N., Parlak A., AKAY B. N.

PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE, vol.31, no.2, pp.90-97, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/phpp.12152
  • Journal Name: PHOTODERMATOLOGY PHOTOIMMUNOLOGY & PHOTOMEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.90-97
  • Keywords: narrowband UVB, phototherapy dose scheme, psoriasis, psoriasis treatment, 3 TIMES, UVB PHOTOTHERAPY, SKIN TYPE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/PurposeIt was aimed to investigate the ideal narrowband ultraviolet B (NB UVB) phototherapy protocol that has the maximal efficacy, minimal side effect profile, minimal cumulative UVB dose, and a shorter duration of therapy.