The Effect of Full Spectrum Light Phototherapy for Patients with Tinea pedis.
- Author:
Wan Ik CHO
1
;
Juhee PARK
;
Hye In LEE
;
Beom Joon KIM
;
Myeung Nam KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. beomjoon@unitel.co.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
F.S.L;
Tinea pedis;
Phototherapy
- MeSH:
Enzyme Multiplied Immunoassay Technique;
Humans;
Light;
Phototherapy;
Tinea;
Tinea Pedis
- From:Korean Journal of Medical Mycology
2010;15(1):12-17
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Tinea pedis is the most common dermatophytosis which is usually treated by antifungal agent. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in potential phototherapy for the local treatment of bacterial and fungal infection. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effect of full spectrum light (F.S.L) phototherapy for patients with tinea pedis. METHODS: Lesions were irradiated for 20 minutes, 2 times a week for 4 consecutive weeks with F.S.L. emitting wavelengths from 320 nm to 5000 nm. Clinical symptoms were observed and KOH direct smear and fungal culture were done. RESULTS: Global assessment score was improved after the application of eight sessions of F.S.L phototherapy. 18% of total patient were cleared, 45.4% a marked improvement, 27.3% a mild improvement and 9.1% of patients had no effect. And the fungal exams, KOH direct smear and culture, were conversion to negative in 7 out of 11 patients. Significant adverse effects were not observed. CONCLUSION: F.S.L phototherapy might be another treatment option for the tinea pedis patients.
