Narrowband UV-B vs Medium-Dose UV-A1 Phototherapy in Chronic Atopic Dermatitis

Phototherapy in Atopic Dermatitis: A Systematic Review of the Literature

“…10,15,18,19,22---27 In most studies, the outcome measures were changes in scores on clinical scales. The most frequently used scales were SCORing Atopic Dermatitis (SCO-RAD) or a modified form of SCORAD, 6,7,9,16,17,19,21,28 Costa's Simple Scoring System (SSS), 10,15,18,27 the Leicester scale, 15,27 and the severity score 29 of Hanifin and Rajka. 23---26 Some studies also used quality-of-life scales (Eczema Disability Index, 17 Sickness Impact Profile 6 ) and assessments of pruritus.…”

“…23---26 Some studies also used quality-of-life scales (Eczema Disability Index, 17 Sickness Impact Profile 6 ) and assessments of pruritus. 8,14,20,22,27 Cumulative dosage was an outcome measure in 1 study 19 and length of remission was used in 2 studies. 7,21…”

Current Approach to Phototherapy Applications in Dermatology Practice: Part 2. Phototherapy in Vitiligo, Mycosis Fungoides, Atopic Dermatitis, Sclerosing Diseases and Psoriasis

“…Akut AD'de kullanımı önerilen bu fototerapi yöntemini, çok daha yaygın olarak kullanılan dar bant UVB ile karşılaştıran çalışmalar da bulunmaktadır. Bu çalışmalardan birinde kronik AD'de dar bant UVB, orta doz UVA1'den daha etkili bulunurken (70), diğer iki çalışmada her iki tedavi yönteminin de eşit etkinliğe sahip oldukları gösterilmiştir (71,72).…”

Efficacy of Ultraviolet A1 Phototherapy in Recalcitrant Skin Diseases

“…Broadband UVB therapy, broadband UVA therapy, UVA/UVB therapy, PUVA, narrowband UVB and low-dose UVA1 therapy are used as maintenance treatments for chronic AD. Several studies demonstrated that NBUVB therapy is effective against chronic AD 18,19 . In the present study, high-dose UVA1 phototherapy was performed on patients with acute exacerbated AD.…”