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Clinical Trial
. 2004 Jun;43(6):462-7.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2004.01993.x.

Broad-band UVB fiber-optic comb for the treatment of scalp psoriasis: a pilot study

Atul Taneja  1 , Ashley Racette, Zafirios Gourgouliatos, Charles R Taylor
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Clinical Trial

Broad-band UVB fiber-optic comb for the treatment of scalp psoriasis: a pilot study

Atul Taneja et al. Int J Dermatol. 2004 Jun.

Abstract

Abstract Background Scalp psoriasis is a frustrating condition with limited treatment options. Our objective was to test a new fiber-optic broad-band UVB comb device for the treatment of this condition. Methods Scalp psoriasis on adult subjects was treated three times a week for up to 12 weeks with a fiber-optic UVB comb. A minimum 50-cm(2) scalp area served as the control. Starting doses were based on the standard minimal erythema dose (MED) with increments up to 20% for subsequent treatments. Results Fourteen subjects completed the study without sunburn reactions or blisters. Treated sites showed a mean improvement in the modified PASI score of 3.6. The difference in the mean modified PASI scores between the control and treated sites was 3.9 (< 0.0001). Conclusions This fiber-optic broad-band UVB comb can safely and effectively treat scalp psoriasis.

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