Phototherapy for Psoriasis

In recent years phototherapy continues to be one of the essential therapeutic treatment options for patients with mild to moderate psoriasis, either as a monotherapy or in combination with other standard treatment modalities, such as systemic and topical agents. There are two types of phototherapy for psoriasis, UVA and UVB and both have shown good [...]

Side Effect Of Phototherapy In Psoriasis

Two Photo-therapeutic regimens UVB and PUVA have been developed simultaneously for the treatment of psoriasis, and both have been shown to be highly efficient and have therefore remained in use. The short-term side effects of UVB or PUVA are quite similar and consist of erythema (sunburn), dry skin with pruritus, swelling, and occasional phototoxic blisters; [...]