A Case of Localized Scleroderma Treated with Low-dose UVA1 Phototherapy / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
;
: 474-478, 2006.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-8281
ABSTRACT
Localized scleroderma is a form of connective tissue disease in which the normally soft-textured surface of the skin hardens due to deposition of collagen within the dermis. Recently, UVA1 phototherapy with shorter wavelength in the UVA2 region has been shown to have excellent effect in the treatment of scleroderma, including systemic sclerosis. Here, we report a case of a 57 year-old female with linear scleroderma and manifestation of Raynaud's phenomenon who showed marked improvement after 13 sessions of whole body therapy with low dose UVA1. Ultrasound scanning and skin elasticity measurement were taken to evaluate therapeutic effectiveness of UVA1 phototherapy.
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Main subject:
Phototherapy
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Scleroderma, Localized
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Scleroderma, Systemic
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Skin
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Ultrasonography
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Collagen
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Connective Tissue Diseases
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Dermis
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Elasticity
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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