Turkderm Turkish Archives of Dermatology and Venereology (Apr 2022)

Phototherapy

  • Melih Akyol

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4274/turkderm.galenos.2022.56313
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 56, no. Suppl 1
pp. 10 – 16

Abstract

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Considering its effects, side effects, and contraindications, phototherapy is a treatment option that can be used in patients who do not respond to topical treatments, suffer side effects, or have diffuse lesions. By showing antiproliferative, immunomodulatory, and anti-inflammatory actions, phototherapy may help heal psoriatic lesions. Phototherapy can be administered as narrow-band UVB or PUVA. It can be combined with other anti-psoriatic therapies. Since it may increase the risk of non-melanoma skin cancer, its use should be limited to a certain number of sessions, and any maintenance treatment involving phototherapy should be avoided.

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