Efficacy and Safety of Narrow Band UVB in the Treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

Efficacy and Safety of Narrow Band UVB in the Treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

Authors

  • Khawar Khurshid
  • I Ullah
  • Z Rani
  • F Asad
  • S Aslam
  • S S Pal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v16i1%20SI.152

Abstract

Background:  Narrow band UVB (TL-01 lamp) has been proved more successful than broad band UVB in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. It is equally effective but more safe than that of psoralen ultraviolet A (PUVA).

Study Design:  Interventional study.

Aims and Objectives:  To evaluate the success rate and safety of narrowband UVB in chronic plaque psoriasis in type IV skin.

Material and methods:  It is an ongoing study of 60 patients. Till date, twenty patients aged between 8-70 years have completed the study. According to the skin type IV, the starting dose was 330 mJ/ cm2. All patients were exposed to whole body narrowband UVB chamber thrice a week until clearance or upto maximum of 24 sessions. Patients were assessed according to the PASI (Psoriatic Area and Severity Index) score at the baseline and then at 4th and 8th week of therapy.

Results:  Out of a 20 patients, those who have completed the study till date, 18 have been cleared while two cases showed a poor response. None of our patients developed any adverse effect.

Conclusion:  Narrowband UVB is a safe and effective therapy for chronic plaque psoriasis but long term follow up is needed to determine its carcinogenic effects.

Key words:  Psoriasis, narrowband UVB, PASI.

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Khurshid, K., Ullah, I., Rani, Z., Asad, F., Aslam, S., & Pal, S. S. (2010). Efficacy and Safety of Narrow Band UVB in the Treatment of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 16(1 SI). https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v16i1 SI.152
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