Review article

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2024_313687

The Approach to the Psoriasis Treatment - Part Two: Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy

Dora Sopta ; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Medicinski fakultet, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Nika Hlača ; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za dermatovenerologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Klinika za dermatovenerologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska
Marijana Vičić ; Sveučilište u Rijeci, Medicinski fakultet, Katedra za dermatovenerologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska; Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Klinika za dermatovenerologiju, Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated disease of the skin and other organ systems, which affects 2-3 % of the entire world population and represents a significant public health problem. It is desirable that modern psoriasis therapy has long-term efficacy and a good safety profile, and today includes the use of local and systemic therapy, as well as phototherapy and photochemotherapy. Phototherapy is carried out by exposure to sunlight and ultraviolet A and B radiation, while conventional photochemotherapy involves using of ultraviolet radiation and a photosensitizing drug. Both forms of therapy have proven to be highly effective, especially when combined with certain local or systemic medications. Nowadays, a holistic approach to treating psoriasis, such as balneophototherapy, is also increasingly common, thanks to which numerous countries have become well-known health resort destinations.

Keywords

Balneology; Photochemotherapy; Phototherapy; Psoriasis; Ultraviolet Rays

Hrčak ID:

313687

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/313687

Publication date:

1.3.2024.

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