Efficacy of a far erythemogenic dose of narrow-band ultraviolet B phototherapy in chronic plaque-type psoriasis

Journal of Dermatology

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 140-145

  Akaraphanth, Rutsanee ^a   Kittipavara, Yotsinee ^a   Voravutinon, Nataya ^a   Wachiratarapadorn, Usa ^a   Gritiyarangsan, Pimonpun ^a  

^a Institute of Dermatology Thailand   (Thailand)

Author keywords

Chronic plaque type psoriasis; Dermatology Life Quality Index score; Far erythemogenic dose narrow band ultraviolet B; Psoriasis Area and Severity Index score

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; DISEASE SEVERITY; FEMALE; HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; MALE; PHOTOTHERAPY; PSORIASIS VULGARIS; QUALITY OF LIFE; RADIATION DOSE; RADIATION INJURY; TREATMENT OUTCOME; TREATMENT RESPONSE; ULTRAVIOLET B RADIATION;

ADULT; AGED; CHRONIC DISEASE; DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP, RADIATION; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES; PSORIASIS; QUALITY OF LIFE; RADIOTHERAPY DOSAGE; SEVERITY OF ILLNESS INDEX; TREATMENT OUTCOME; ULTRAVIOLET THERAPY; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 76249102852     PISSN: 03852407     EISSN: 13468138     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1346-8138.2009.00776.x     Document Type: Article

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