Low-dose UVA1 phototherapy for treatment of localized scleroderma
M Kerscher, M Volkenandt, C Gruss, T Reuther… - Journal of the American …, 1998 - Elsevier
Background: For treatment of localized scleroderma numerous treatments, including ones
with potentially hazardous side effects, are currently used with only limited success …
with potentially hazardous side effects, are currently used with only limited success …
Medium-dose is more effective than low-dose ultraviolet A1 phototherapy for localized scleroderma as shown by 20-MHz ultrasound assessment
PG Sator, S Radakovic, K Schulmeister… - Journal of the American …, 2009 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Recent studies suggest that ultraviolet (UV) A1 phototherapy is an effective
treatment for localized scleroderma (LS); however, the optimum UVA1 dose remains to be …
treatment for localized scleroderma (LS); however, the optimum UVA1 dose remains to be …
Successful ultraviolet A1 phototherapy in the treatment of localized scleroderma: a retrospective and prospective study
C Andres, A Kollmar, M Mempel, R Hein… - British Journal of …, 2010 - academic.oup.com
Summary Background Ultraviolet (UV) A1 phototherapy is an effective anti‐inflammatory
treatment modality that influences fibroblast functions. Objectives To document the effects of …
treatment modality that influences fibroblast functions. Objectives To document the effects of …
A randomized controlled study of low-dose UVA1, medium-dose UVA1, and narrowband UVB phototherapy in the treatment of localized scleroderma
A Kreuter, J Hyun, M Stücker, A Sommer… - Journal of the American …, 2006 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: In previous trials, UV therapy has been demonstrated to be effective in the
treatment of localized scleroderma (LS). To date, a randomized comparison study to …
treatment of localized scleroderma (LS). To date, a randomized comparison study to …
High-dose UVA1 radiation therapy for localized scleroderma
H Stege, M Berneburg, S Humke, M Klammer… - Journal of the American …, 1997 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND:: Fibrotic skin lesions in patients with localized scleroderma can cause
muscle atrophy, disfigurement, and flexion contractures. There is no effective therapy for this …
muscle atrophy, disfigurement, and flexion contractures. There is no effective therapy for this …
Effectiveness of medium‐dose ultraviolet A1 phototherapy in localized scleroderma
Abstract Background Recently, ultraviolet (UV) A1 phototherapy has been suggested as an
effective treatment for localized scleroderma (LS); however, the optimal dose of UVA1 still …
effective treatment for localized scleroderma (LS); however, the optimal dose of UVA1 still …
Ultraviolet A1 (340-400 nm) phototherapy for scleroderma in systemic sclerosis
A Morita, K Kobayashi, I Isomura, T Tsuji… - Journal of the American …, 2000 - Elsevier
Background: The presence of an inflammatory infiltrate consisting of helper T cells and a
dysregulated matrix metabolism leading to excessive deposition of collagen are two …
dysregulated matrix metabolism leading to excessive deposition of collagen are two …
Ultraviolet A phototherapy for sclerotic skin diseases: a systematic review
EBM Kroft, NJG Berkhof, PCM van de Kerkhof… - Journal of the American …, 2008 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: Ultraviolet (UV) A-1 phototherapy is now available for a variety of skin
diseases. Increasingly since 1995, there have been investigations of the efficacy of UVA-1 …
diseases. Increasingly since 1995, there have been investigations of the efficacy of UVA-1 …
Low‐dose broad‐band UVA in morphea using a new method for evaluation
M El‐Mofty, H Zaher, M Bosseila… - Photodermatology …, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Until recently, various therapies for localized scleroderma have been used with limited
success. Recently, phototherapy, with or without psoralen, was proposed as a successful …
success. Recently, phototherapy, with or without psoralen, was proposed as a successful …
PUVA-cream photochemotherapy for the treatment of localized scleroderma
M Grundmann-Kollmann, F Ochsendorf… - Journal of the American …, 2000 - Elsevier
Background: The efforts to treat localized scleroderma, including therapies with potentially
hazardous side effects, are often unsatisfactory. Recently, PUVA-bath photochemotherapy …
hazardous side effects, are often unsatisfactory. Recently, PUVA-bath photochemotherapy …