Effect of UVB Phototherapy on Pruritus of Pityriasis Rosea.
- Author:
Ki Hyun LEE
;
Seung Joo KANG
;
Ai Young LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
UVB phototherapy;
Pruritus;
Pityriasis rosea
- MeSH:
Humans;
Phototherapy*;
Pityriasis Rosea*;
Pityriasis*;
Pruritus*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1998;36(6):1096-1097
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pityriasis rosea is sometimes accompanied with considerable pruritus. Ultraviolet B irradiation is reported to be beneficial in relieving pruritus. The purpose was to evaluate the effect of UVB phototherapy on severe pruritus of pityriasis rosea. Nine patients with severe pruritus had UVB irradiation three times a week Five patients became symptom free and three showed a marked improvement. One dropped out. UVB phototherapy could be an effective modality for relieving pruritus in pityriasis rosea.
