Focused UV-B narrowband microphototherapy (Biopsorin). A new treatment for plaque psoriasis

Dermatol Ther. 2009 Jul-Aug;22(4):383-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2009.01250.x.

Abstract

Skin irradiation with ultraviolet light B (UV-B) and in particular the emission peak at 311 nm represents an effective therapeutic regimen for psoriasis. Excessive tanning, photoaging, and skin cancerization do occur mainly in subjects with skin phototype I to III. The possibility of developing skin cancer is parallel to the skin surface area under treatment and to the overall irradiation dose. We report here on a new focused phototherapy method releasing UV-B with a peak at 311 nm, which consists in the selective irradiation of single psoriatic patches with a new device equipped with a special optic fiber. The treatment is effective, safe and well tolerated. Psoriasis Area and Severity Index 75 is achieved in 64% of patients after 12 sessions of treatment. The Physician Global Assessment evaluation significantly improves in all treated patients.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Optical Fibers
  • Psoriasis / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Ultraviolet Therapy / adverse effects
  • Ultraviolet Therapy / instrumentation
  • Ultraviolet Therapy / methods*