Sequential combined therapy with thaiidomide and narrow-band (tl01) uvb in the treatment of prurigo nodularis

C. Ferrándiz; J. M. Carrascosa; M. Just; I. Bielsa; M. Ribera

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Sequential combined therapy with thaiidomide and narrow-band (tl01) uvb in the treatment of prurigo nodularis

C. Ferrándiz, J. M. Carrascosa, M. Just, I. Bielsa, M. Ribera

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Background: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic disease of which treatment choices are limited. Among them, thaiidomide and phototherapy have been used with satisfactory results. Unfortunately, the possibility of side effects limits their use. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a sequential combined treatment with thaiidomide and ultraviolet B (UVB) therapy in order to minimize side effects and, thus, making possible a long-term treatment. Methods: A prospective open trial combining thaiidomide as initial therapy followed by narrow-band UVB (TL01) irradiation until complete or almost complete remission of the disease was achieved. Results: An excellent response was obtained after an average of 12 weeks of thaiidomide therapy and 32 UVB courses. Conclusions: Sequential combined therapy with thaiidomide and narrow-band UVB therapy could improve the management of prurigo nodularis with minimal side effects, although it should probably be reserved to men and women over 50 years of age. © 1997 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	359-361
Journal	Dermatology
Volume	195
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1159/000245988
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 1997

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Prurigo nodularis
Thalidomide
Ultraviolet B

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