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Ultrasonic therapy for psoriasis
Author(s) -
Clark Adele R.,
Feldman Steven R.,
Jorizzo Joseph L.
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
journal of the european academy of dermatology and venereology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.655
H-Index - 107
eISSN - 1468-3083
pISSN - 0926-9959
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3083.1995.tb00286.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasonic sensor , ultrasound , psoriasis , debridement (dental) , ultrasound energy , low energy , surgery , radiology , dermatology , physics , atomic physics
Ultrasound waves are routinely used in various fields of medicine. Ultrasonic cleaning involves the therapeutic application of ultrasound via an aqueous medium. Low frequency ultrasonic debridement and cleaning may be beneficial in the treatment of chronic plaque psoriasis. The mechanism of action is unclear, but may be related to the stable cavitational effects induced by ultrasonic energy.