Photochemotherapy For Psoria-sis.

Results of treatment of 50 psoriatic patients with psoralen and ultraviolet radiation are reported. A detailed analysis of the data is also given. None of the patients was resistant to treatment. Complete clearing of all lesions occurred in 22% of the patients in 16 days, in 96% of the patients in 40 days and in 100% of the patients in 45 days. It is concluded that photo chemotherapy with psoralen and ultraviolet radiation from conventional uv radiation therapy lamps is a safe and effective treatment for patients with psoriasis in this country.