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Application of controlled high dose rates in UV‐B phototherapy for psoriasis
Author(s) -
SCHOTHORST A. A.,
BOER J.,
SUURMOND D.,
KENTER C. A. C.
Publication year - 1984
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.1365-2133.1984.tb07316.x
Subject(s) - psoriasis , medicine , dermatology
SUMMARY The use of a cabin fitted with Sylvania UV‐21 tubes, which have a very high output of UV‐B radiation, made it possible to treat psoriasis patients with a maximal exposure time of 5 minutes per session. An exposure‐control unit was used to measure and regulate the applied dose to prevent overdosage. The clinical results obtained with two comparable groups of psoriasis patients treated with Sylvania UV‐6 or UV‐21 tubes were equal.