Open AccessComparative evaluation of NBUVB phototherapy and PUVA photochemotherapy in chronic plaque psoriasis
Author(s) -
Surabhi Dayal,
Mayanka,
V. K. Jain
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology venereology and leprology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.514
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 0973-3922
pISSN - 0378-6323
DOI - 10.4103/0378-6323.69081
Subject(s) - psoriasis , dermatology , medicine , puva therapy , psoralen , adverse effect , psoriasis area and severity index , methoxsalen , plaque psoriasis , dna , genetics , biology
Psoralen UV-A (PUVA) is an established therapy for psoriasis, but there is a well-documenated risk of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer. Narrow-band Ultraviolet-B (NBUVB) therapy has a lower carcinogenic risk, has equal therapeutic potential and is considerably safe in the long term than PUVA.
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