Comparative therapeutic evaluation of different topicals and narrow band ultraviolet B therapy combined with systemic methotrexate in the treatment of palmoplantar psoriasis
Author(s) -
Sunil Gupta,
K.K. Singh,
Mohan Lalit
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.80410
Subject(s) - medicine , methotrexate , psoriasis , regimen , dermatology , erythema , combination therapy , systemic therapy , population , environmental health , cancer , breast cancer
The incidence of uncomplicated psoriasis is 1-3% in the general population. The involvement of palm and sole is seen in 7-14.5% of cases. There are different topicals and systemic therapies available for treating the case of psoriasis but none is satisfactory for longer duration.
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