Marked hyperpigmentation in psoriatic plaques following combination therapy with UVB-311 nm and calcipotriol

Authors
Rutter, A Schwarz, T
Citation
A. Rutter et T. Schwarz, Marked hyperpigmentation in psoriatic plaques following combination therapy with UVB-311 nm and calcipotriol, HAUTARZT, 51(6), 2000, pp. 431-433
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology
Journal title
HAUTARZT
ISSN journal
00178470 → ACNP
Volume
51
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
431 - 433
Database
ISI
SICI code
0017-8470(200006)51:6<431:MHIPPF>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
The combination of UVB phototherapy with topical application of vitamin D a nalogs is frequently used for treating psoriasis. This regimen is not only Very effective but also has only minimal side effects. Pronounced, persiste nt hyperpigmentation developed in the psoriatic plaques in a patient who wa s treated with combined UVB (311 nm) radiation and topical calcipotriol.