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The use of the Psorilux 3050A machine in the management of psoriasis of the hands and feet
Author(s) -
NELSON HELEN M.,
MacKIE RONA M.
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
british journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.304
H-Index - 179
eISSN - 1365-2133
pISSN - 0007-0963
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1980.tb08143.x
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , dermatology , palm , intensive care medicine , surgery , quantum mechanics , physics
SUMMARY Eleven patients with severe psoriasis involving the palms and soles have been treated using a high‐energy source of UV‐A and UV‐B with no additional topical or systemic photosensitizing drug. The results showed marginal benefit of UV‐A alone over conventional topical tar therapy. The high energy output of the machine makes it essential that personnel supervising therapy are adequately protected.