Evaluation of narrowband ultraviolet B phototherapy in patients with generalized lichen planus

Arumilli, Krishna P. P; Gandikota, Raghurama Rao; Arumilli, Prasad Chowdary

doi:10.4103/jdrntruhs.jdrntruhs_21_18

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“…While the clinical efficacy of phototherapies for LP has been proven in multiple studies, 8,13,15,16 its precise mode of action still needs to be elucidated. NB‐UVB phototherapy provides high response rates and has an excellent safety profile 16,17 . PUVA appears to provide for an even higher initial response rate 11 .…”

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Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic skin disease characterized by pruritic polygonal, purple, planar, and papular skin lesions that on the surface often show white lines known as "Wickham striae". 1 Also, the scalp, mucous membranes, or nails may be affected rendering LP a skin disorder with a broad spectrum of clinical presentations. [2][3][4] The exact prevalence of cutaneous LP in the general population is unknown but estimated to be 0.5%-1%. 3 While middle-aged men and women are equally affected by LP, incidence rates in children

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“…NB-UVB phototherapy provides high response rates and has an excellent safety profile. 16,17 PUVA appears to provide for an even higher initial response rate. 11 Concomitantly, various topical agents such as corticosteroids or vitamin D analogues can be used as an adjunctive treatment to further enhance the therapeutic response.…”

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