Phototherapy in Pediatric Patients: 5-Year Single Center Experience
April 2024
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DergiPark (Istanbul University)
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Studysummary This study reviewed phototherapy data for pediatric patients over 5 years, finding psoriasis as the most common condition treated. The researchers reported a lower incidence of side effects compared to similar studies but also noted lower treatment response rates.
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This study reviewed the use of phototherapy in 33 pediatric patients over 5 years, with a median age of 15, at a single center. Psoriasis was the most common condition treated (54.5%), followed by vitiligo and atopic dermatitis. Most patients (81.8%) received cabin nbUVB treatment. Side effects were relatively low, occurring in 12.1% of patients, with erythema being the most common. However, the response to treatment was less favorable, with only 12.9% achieving complete or almost complete recovery, and 51.6% not benefiting from the treatment. The study concludes that while phototherapy is commonly used for psoriasis in children, the response rates are lower compared to existing literature.