Comparison of weekly low-dose and high-dose incremental protocols of narrow band ultraviolet B therapy for psoriasis
TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY, vol.49, no.2, pp.101-106, 2015 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 49 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.4274/turkderm.01878
- Journal Name: TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.101-106
- Keywords: Psoriasis vulgaris, narrow band ultraviolet B phototherapy, incremental dose protocol
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background and Design: Considering the probable long-term side-effects of narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) therapy, various studies have been conducted to provide more effective and reliable protocols by applying the different initial doses, numbers of sessions or dose increments. The aim of this study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of weekly low-dose increments and weekly high-dose increments of NB-UVB therapy in psoriasis.