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UVB is effective alternative psoriasis treatment, researchers conclude
28 May 2009
The use of ultraviolet B (UVB) treatment at home for psoriasis patients as is effective and safe as standards hospital-based phototherapy, a new study has concluded.
According to a report published on bmj.com, patients also find UVB therapy to be less hassle and are generally more satisfied with the results.
A small number of people with psoriasis receive UVB treatment because of limited availability and time constraints, while the majority of dermatologists think that it is not as effective as hospital treatment - despite having a no evidence to support the assertion.
Researchers in The Netherlands discovered during a survey that most patients would prefer home-based UVB therapy over being treated in hospital in the future, while UVB was also found to be "equally safe and equally effective as outpatient phototherapy, both clinically and in terms of quality of life".
The scientists have recommended that the current psoriasis guidelines should be updated to reflect the results of the research, which they say "clearly shows that home UVB phototherapy is a good alternative".
Psoriasis is characterised by dry, silvery white scales on red, raised patches of skin.
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