Abstract
BACKGROUND
Various reports have shown the efficacy of narrow-band UVB (311-313 nm) and excimer laser (308 nm) in the treatment of psoriasis.
OBJECTIVE
To prove the efficacy of light produced by xenon-chloride excimer at 308 nm (monochromatic excimer light, MEL) in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis (PP).
METHODS
Fifty-four patients (29 male and 25 female) affected by PP were treated with MEL every 7-14 days. A mean number of 10 sessions was performed with an increase of the dose depending on patient's skin type and response.
RESULTS
All 54 patients completed the treatment. After 4 months of MEL we observed a complete remission in 31 patients, a partial remission in 13 patients, and a moderate improvement in 10 patients.
CONCLUSIONS
These results suggest that MEL can be considered as a valid therapeutic option for treatment of selected forms of PP.
TY - JOUR
T1 - A 308-nm monochromatic excimer light in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis.
AU - Nisticò,S P,
AU - Saraceno,R,
AU - Stefanescu,S,
AU - Chimenti,S,
PY - 2006/5/11/pubmed
PY - 2006/10/27/medline
PY - 2006/5/11/entrez
SP - 523
EP - 6
JF - Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
JO - J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol
VL - 20
IS - 5
N2 - BACKGROUND: Various reports have shown the efficacy of narrow-band UVB (311-313 nm) and excimer laser (308 nm) in the treatment of psoriasis. OBJECTIVE: To prove the efficacy of light produced by xenon-chloride excimer at 308 nm (monochromatic excimer light, MEL) in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis (PP). METHODS: Fifty-four patients (29 male and 25 female) affected by PP were treated with MEL every 7-14 days. A mean number of 10 sessions was performed with an increase of the dose depending on patient's skin type and response. RESULTS: All 54 patients completed the treatment. After 4 months of MEL we observed a complete remission in 31 patients, a partial remission in 13 patients, and a moderate improvement in 10 patients. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that MEL can be considered as a valid therapeutic option for treatment of selected forms of PP.
SN - 0926-9959
UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/16684278/A_308_nm_monochromatic_excimer_light_in_the_treatment_of_palmoplantar_psoriasis_
L2 - https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01503.x
DB - PRIME
DP - Unbound Medicine
ER -