A Case of Localized Scleroderma Treated with Low-dose UVA1 Phototherapy.
- Author:
Sang Hee LIM
1
;
Seon Mi YIM
;
Min Woo LEE
;
Yang Won LEE
;
Yong Beom CHOE
;
Kyu Joong AHN
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Konkuk University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. cyb@kuh.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Localized scleroderma;
UVA1 phototherapy
- MeSH:
Collagen;
Connective Tissue Diseases;
Dermis;
Elasticity;
Female;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Phototherapy*;
Scleroderma, Localized*;
Scleroderma, Systemic;
Skin;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):474-478
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Localized scleroderma is a form of connective tissue disease in which the normally soft-textured surface of the skin hardens due to deposition of collagen within the dermis. Recently, UVA1 phototherapy with shorter wavelength in the UVA2 region has been shown to have excellent effect in the treatment of scleroderma, including systemic sclerosis. Here, we report a case of a 57 year-old female with linear scleroderma and manifestation of Raynaud's phenomenon who showed marked improvement after 13 sessions of whole body therapy with low dose UVA1. Ultrasound scanning and skin elasticity measurement were taken to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness of UVA1 phototherapy.
