Treatment of Psoriasis with Narrowband UVB Phototherapy
This protocol covers a first-line phototherapy approach for psoriasis, centred on narrowband ultraviolet light B (NB-UVB) as the primary intervention.
Treatment Approach
The protocol uses narrowband ultraviolet light B (NB-UVB) phototherapy as the primary modality, with defined alternative light-based options for appropriate cases.
The complete regimen — including treatment schedule, response criteria, and conditions under which alternatives apply — is available in the full protocol.
References
DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2019.08.049
- NB-UVB is recommended as a treatment option for moderate to severe pediatric plaque and guttate psoriasis.
- The ideal initial frequency of treatment per studies and reports is 3 days per week; by expert consensus, this often can be decreased to 2 days a week upon disease improvement.
- The use of excimer laser or PUVA therapy in children with psoriasis may be efficacious and well tolerated but has limited supporting evidence.
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